Symon is a leading authority in the IM/Collaborative working market, author of the book ‘Instant Messaging in Business’ (Understanding the Presence Revolution), and founder of Presence Networks. He has over 25 years experience in marketing communications, brand, technical and business management, building and leading companies from the ground-up. In 1994 founded a corporate communications company. Based on his interest in Internet-based communications for business, led a team to develop the present Networker product.

Michael commenced his telecoms career in the UK in 1988 but has been based in Asia Pacific since 1991 and has lived in Hong Kong since 1996. Michael has delivered double digit sales growth leading regional sales and services teams for Verizon Business, StorageTek, Ciena and Global One/Sprint International. He has sold telecoms networks to carriers in Australia, Papua New Guinea and China and led network implementations in China, Japan, India and Australia. Michael’s remit is to create sales and credible presence for Presence Networks in Asia Pacific.