6th November 2006
Alex Meisl: The Most Powerful Man in Mobile?
That was the question being asked recently, after Alex Meisl was placed at number 35 in the 2006 Revolution 'Power 50 List'.
The annual list compiled by industry magazine Revolution represents the 50 most influential people in the UK digital marketing sector and Meisl was the only person from the mobile industry to make the list.
Although he didn't manage to get his photo published, he did receive a glowing review and recognition for his 'business building skills', 'innovation' and 'knowledge.'
Of course, his appearance in the list came as no surprise to the loyal team at Sponge, who have experienced first hand the innovative leadership and extraordinary negotiation skills of their CEO.
In typical Meisl style, he is being terribly modest about the whole affair, choosing not to comment. However a celebratory "Whoopee!" could be heard coming from his office when the news broke.
Dan Parker, Meisl's business partner and co-founder of Sponge, added bitterly "we won't let it go to his head - and anyway, Sponge's sucess is all down to me rather than my chubby partner.' Which is an odd comment seeing it's actually all down to Douglas McDonald, the Client Services Director.
He may be the most powerful man in mobile but the team at Sponge headquarters have vowed to keep his feet on the ground!
Well done Alex; long may you reign (written by Carly who is trying to get a payrise).
