Out There Media grows APAC team

Mobile advertising specialist Out There Media has appointed Dharma Simorangkir (pictured) as VP of business development in Asia Pacific.Simorangkir will oversee partnerships with media agencies, content providers and telecommunications operators for the company.This is in line with Out There Media's strategic plan to further boost its presence and growth in Asia Pacific.Kerstin Trikalitis, CEO of Out There Media said the strategic partnerships the company makes are amongst its key differentiators within the global mobile advertising sector. "We look forward to enhancing this competitive advantage, especially in Asia," Trikalitis added.Prior to joining Out There Media, Dharma Simorangkir was head of mobile advertising for Southeast Asia at Ericsson, where he launched Ericsson's first Smart Pipe Mobile Advertising inventory. Simorangkir's previous roles also include senior positions at Nokia Siemens Networks and Huawei.Simorangkir will report to Gerald Smith, managing director of Asia Pacific at Out There Media. Based out of Indonesia, he will be responsible for further growing Out There Media's relationships with media companies, content providers and telecommunications operators.He will also be working closely with Out There Media APAC team to expand the company's client portfolio with brands and agencies across the region.Late last year, Out There Media boosted its presence in Southeast Asia with the appointment of three new country managers Mohanarajah Visuvanathan, Pangest