Technology >> CEO Interviews >> January 12, 2009
DOUGLAS JOHNSON, Chairman and CEO of Telanetix, Inc., joined the executive
management team of AccessLine (acquired by Telanetix in 2007) in 2000 as the
Chief Operating Officer. In September 2002, the Board of Directors of AccessLine
promoted Mr. Johnson to President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining
AccessLine, he was the Vice President of the Advanced Services Group of AT&T
Wireless, one of the largest wireless telecommunications companies in North
America. In that role, he managed Wireless IP and Wireless Office services.
Prior to this, he served as AT&T Wireless's North American Vice President for
Global Markets, responsible for the company's top 3,000 corporate accounts. Mr.
Johnson's first AT&T Wireless assignment was as Vice President and General
Manager for the Northwest Region. Prior to AT&T Wireless, Mr. Johnson worked for
McCaw Wireless as the General Manager of the Florida District. Mr. Johnson began
his career with Touche Ross (now Deloitte and Touche) as a CPA. Mr. Johnson is
an honor graduate from Washington State University. Profile
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Mr. Johnson: Telanetix is a company that's been dedicated
