LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(mt) Media Temple, Inc., a top provider of web hosting and cloud services, announced two key additions to its executive team: Russell P. Reeder, new President and Chief Operating Officer, and Albert Lopez, new Chief Technology Officer. Reporting directly to CEO Demian Sellfors, Reeder will assume responsibility for the company’s global business operations and strategy. Lopez will lead technology initiatives while extending the company’s scalable platform for continued growth.
“Russell Reeder and Albert Lopez are a great team and make wonderful additions to the Media Temple family,” said CEO and Co-founder Demian Sellfors. “Their expertise in driving strategy and growth will be incredible assets as we continue to provide premium services to companies looking for a strategic web hosting and cloud services partner.”
Reeder comes to Media Temple from digital publishing solutions provider LibreDigital. As President and CEO, he led the company through substantial growth and acquisition by RR Donnelley, developing an impressive client roster which currently includes Amazon, Apple, Sony, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster and The New York Times. He brings with him more than 12 years of senior executive experience with industry-leading companies, including multiple IT enterprises as well as Fortune 500s Oracle and Mobil Oil. Reeder holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from James Madison University, is on the Young Presidents’ Organization board and regularly speaks at leading technology conferences.
“Media Temple is an exceptional brand that offers scalable web hosting and cloud services unlike any of its competitors,” Reeder (President/COO) said. “I look forward to creating innovative products and continuing to build solid partnerships with our diverse range of clients.”
Albert Lopez, Media Temple’s new CTO, brings more than 15 years of experience in software and Internet solutions, technology product development, database applications, digital media and e-commerce strategy. Prior to joining Media Temple, Lopez served alongside Reeder as CTO and VP of Corporate and Business Development at LibreDigital, where he spearheaded successful efforts to secure partnerships with leading companies such as Google, Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble and Sony. Lopez holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Harvey Mudd College and a master’s degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Stanford University.
“I'm thrilled to join the team and contribute to this fast-growing company,” Lopez said. “There are significant shifts happening in the hosting industry, and it’s exciting to be part of shaping its future. By building on Media Temple’s platform and cloud services, we will prepare for expansion and growth.”
About (mt) Media Temple
From its inception in 1998, (mt) Media Temple has been on a mission to help people and businesses succeed online.
Over 125,000 customers in 100 countries now rely on Media Temple's simple tools for domain registration, web hosting, business applications, virtual servers, and other cloud services to power more than 1.5 million websites. We take pride in offering a premium service at a competitive price, along with exemplary 24/7 customer support. Our customers range from everyday people to top bloggers, creative professionals, and small businesses, as well as large enterprises like Starbucks, Adidas, Samsung, and Toyota.
With 200 dedicated, U.S.-based employees, Media Temple has been repeatedly recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in North America—and one of the best places to work. Find us anytime on the web at http://mediatemple.com or on Twitter @MediaTemple.
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