Mobile marketing company Mediaburst has promoted Finance Director Gary Bury to the position of Managing Director. In his new position, Bury will consolidate the progress made by the company over the past year, particularly as a mobile marketing support company for marketing and advertising agencies, helping them to develop and deploy their digital media strategies.
A qualified accountant, Bury developed his skills with a fast growing group of finance companies in New Zealand. He returned to the UK in 2003 and was appointed Finance Director of property consultants Ep2, where he was instrumental in improving management reporting systems and grooming the company for an eventual trade sale in April 2005.
Bury joined Mediaburst in January 2006 as Finance Director and in August 06, became a major shareholder and part of a new management team that bought the business. His remit was extended by the board in November 06 to cover all technical and operations departments. Burys contribution to Mediabursts success was recognised at this years Fast Growth Business Awards, when he was nominated as one of three finalists for the Finance Director of Year Award.
Mediaburst has made significant progress over the past year as a mobile marketing company and 2008/09 will see the company consolidate and build its business relationships with marketing and advertising agencies, says Bury. Mobile messaging campaigns are becoming essential to brands to better interact with consumers and Mediaburst has the expertise and products to help ensure their success.