Nokia ex-CEO on India co board

Pekka Ala-Pietila Co-founder and CEO of Blyk and former President of Nokia Corporation is joining the Board of Directors of HelloSoft Inc, a provider of VoIP Technologies for mobile devices.

"We place tremendous value on the expertise and guidance that Ala-Pietila will bring to HelloSoft" said Krishna Yarlagadda, HelloSoft's President and CEO. "The advice on both business and technical issues will be particularly valuable to us as we advance in the converged network marketplace."

Pekka is co-founder and CEO of Blyk. Previously, Pekka was President of Nokia Corporation (1999-2005) and President of Nokia Mobile Phones (1992-1998). Pekka has had a broad ranging role within Nokia Group. During his two decade-long career with Nokia, he has been pivotal in identifying strategic new business ideas and stimulating long-term growth opportunities.

He has also spearheaded the development of new business and innovative surveying. Pekka serves on the boards of SAP AG and Poyry Oyj.