Ricardo Uribe Named CGNET CTO

MENLO PARK, Calif., February 26, 2008 – CGNET Services International, a supplier of information networks consulting and  managed IT services to leading nonprofit, foundation and NGO clients, has named Ricardo Uribe as Chief Technology Officer. Uribe will head CGNET’s technical services and new product development efforts, reporting to CGNET founder and CEO Georg Lindsey.

Ricardo Uribe joined CGNET in late 1999, after working for seven years at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) in Colombia in the GIS department, and later in the Information Systems Unit as Network and Computer Administration Manager, User Support Manager, and Acting Chief Information Officer. Most recently, Uribe led the International Operations Department at CGNET, contributing in the areas of network design, implementation and administration, management of the 24/7 support group and promoting research and development of new technologies.

Uribe has a BS from Oregon State University in Computer Science.

Uribe will be responsible for CGNETs provision of 24/7/365 managed network and IT services, as well as for developing new products and enhancing relationships with technology partners. “Ricardo’s drive and expertise has helped extend our clients’ reach globally, in the fields of philanthropy, health, environmental protection, research and relief.” Lindsey said. “We expect that in his expanded role as CTO, Ricardo will contribute strongly not only to serving our customers but also to CGNET’s growth” Lindsey said.