/EIN News/ Online Networking site and business tool, MeettheBoss.com opened its doors to the world on and received 23,000 log-ins and membership applications from senior executives across the globe within the first hour of launch. All keen to build contacts in this economic downturn.

'Our site was exclusively for the finance sector, helping top executives from institutions such as HSBC, Barclays, Bank of America, Citi, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank and Wachovia to communicate in these difficult times. The Finance network has over 2,000 C-Level executives logging on every day. But by popular demand we have opened a cross vertical channel, so executives from all disciplines can benefit' - John Funnell

'Executives are choosing MeettheBoss.com because of the direct value it brings to them, we monitor every applicant. The finance network is closed to all press, vendors and recruiters, allowing our executive members freedom to discuss contentious issues without harassment in a spam free environment' - Spencer Green - Chairman GDS International (Parent Company of MTB.COM and MTB.TV).

MeettheBoss.com membership has grown exponentially in light of the current economic crises, executives are using online networks such as MeettheBoss.com as a way to build up contacts in these times of limited Job security. And this was reaffirmed with 23,000 applications registering on the launch of the new MeettheBoss.com business network.

MeetheBoss.com has become the executive choice worldwide as it is a lot more than an online social network. With a free Video Conferencing, senior business leaders are discussion issues Face-to-Face with colleagues around the world - from the comfort of their office. The site also provides Instant message, Email, and live online video debate moderated by thought leaders such as:


Vint Cerf - VP - Google (Father of the Internet)
Werner Vogels - CTO - Amazon.com
Stanley Young - CIO -NYSE Euronext
Manfred Fitzgerald - Group Head of Design - Lamborghini
Joanna Keeling - Group Head of HR - Red Bull
Carol Metre - Chief Compliance Officer - Dell
Ian Midgly - VP Supply Chain - Pepsi
Himamshu Jho - Head of Strategic Data Solutions - Yahoo
Terrance Barnhart - Director of Strategy R&D - Pfizer
Manish Gupta, CIO, Tata Motors
Nigel Smith, Chief Architect, Shell

Who have all signed up to provide expert thought leadership to a wanting community.

MeetheBoss.com is the executive choice.


Contact

John Funnell / Chief Press Officer / Meet the Boss
Queen Square House, 18-21 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4NH
DD: + 44 (0) 117 915 4722 / MOB: +44 (0) 79855 90069
john.funnell@meettheboss.com / www.gdsinternational.com / www.meettheboss.com