Paul Segre is an American businessman who was named CEO of Synamedia on October 23, 2020.[1][2][3] He was previously best known as the CEO of Genesys in Daly City, California.[4][5][6] Segre received a bachelor's degree in the mathematical sciences and a master's degree in Operations Research from Stanford University in 1983.[7]
Paul Segre | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | Bachelor's degree, mathematical sciences Master's degree, operations research |
| Alma mater | Stanford University |
| Occupation | CEO of Synamedia |
| Known for | Former CEO of Genesys |
In 2002, Segre was named chief technology officer of Genesys. He later became the company's chief operating officer.[8] In October 2007, Segre replaced Wes Hayden as president and CEO of Genesys.[9] From 2007 to 2012, Segre was the president of the Applications Group at Alcatel-Lucent. Before joining Genesys, Segre worked with DSC (Digital Switch Corporation), AT&T Network Systems and Bell Labs.[8][10][11]
In 2014, Segre was recognized as a finalist for the Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Award.[10]
In 2018, Segre was named one of Glassdoor's Top 25 CEOs in Canada.[12] He was ranked 14 with a 96% approval rating from employees. Since taking over at Synamedia, his Glassdoor approval rating has plummeted to 47%.[13]
Further reading
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edit- ^ "Synamedia Appoints Paul Segre as CEO to Spearhead Next Growth Phase". MarTech Series. 2020-10-23. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
- ^ Ago, 5 Days (2020-10-22). "Synamedia hires Paul Segre as CEO". Digital TV Europe. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ RBR-TVBR (2020-10-27). "A New CEO For Synamedia | Radio & Television Business Report". Retrieved 2020-10-27.
- ^ "Paul Segre apresenta nova divisão da Genesys com festa em SP" (in Spanish). UOL. 12 May 2012. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ^ Chad Berndtson (2 February 2012). "Ex-Alcatel-Lucent Unit Genesys Has Its Independence Day". CRN. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ^ Erika Morphy (10 February 2009). "Web 2.0 Stars Are Aligning: Q&A With Genesys CEO Paul Segre". CRM Buyer. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ^ Patrick Hoge. "Paul Segre, president and CEO of Genesys". San Francisco Business Times. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ^ a b "The Breakout Star: Paul Segre, President and CEO, Genesys". Speech Technology Magazine. 12 August 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ^ "Genesys promotes COO Segre to CEO". Telecompaper. 2 October 2007. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ^ a b "Genesys CEO Paul Segre Named Finalist for the 2014 Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Award". Reuters. 13 May 2014. Archived from the original on 24 October 2014. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ^ Leonard Klie (3 October 2007). "Genesys CEO Leaves for Nuance Post". DestinationCRM. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ^ "Top CEOs Canada". Glassdoor. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
- ^ "Synamedia Reviews". Glassdoor. Retrieved 2023-10-04.