– USA, TN – Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR), the nation’s leading provider of home service plans with about two million members, today announced the election of Dr. Bala Ganesh (Ph.D.) to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
“Bala is a very smart, tech-savvy, innovation-driven executive. He has a wealth of experience in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and product development, especially as it relates to supporting company strategy. He is an outstanding addition to our board and I look forward to working with him closely,” said Chairman nd CEO, Bill Cobb.
Ganesh is a partner at AKF Partners, which provides technology consulting, technical due diligence, and interim technology leadership services.
About Dr. Balakrishnan Ganesh
Prior to AKF Partners, Dr. Ganesh served at United Parcel Service for over 10 years in a variety of roles. Among the highlights, as VP of engineering, Ganesh managed UPS’s global technology innovation strategy. While in this role, he was recognized by Business Insider as one of the 100 people transforming business. As the VP of advanced technology, Ganesh led UPS’s technology strategy for aerial drones, robotics, sensors, artificial intelligence, and autonomous vehicles. As the VP of advanced analytics and revenue management, he led a team of data scientists and marketers to implement machine learning prediction models for pricing and other functions.
“I am delighted to be joining Frontdoor’s board. I am deeply familiar with Frontdoor’s business models and technology, and I look forward to helping the company continue the tremendous momentum it’s achieved,” said Dr. Bala Ganesh.
Dr. Ganesh holds a PhD in aerospace engineering with a minor in mathematics, and an MBA and a Master of Science in aerospace engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Indian National Defence Academy.
About Frontdoor
Frontdoor is reimagining how homeowners maintain and repair their most valuable asset – their home. As the parent company of two leading brands, we bring over 50 years of experience in providing our members with comprehensive options to protect their homes from costly and unexpected breakdowns through our extensive network of pre-qualified professional contractors. American Home Shield, the category leader in home service plans with approximately two million members, gives homeowners budget protection and convenience, covering up to 23 essential home systems and appliances. Frontdoor is a cutting-edge, one-stop app for home repair and maintenance. Enabled by our Streem technology, the app empowers homeowners by connecting them in real time through a video chat with pre-qualified experts to diagnose and solve their problems. The Frontdoor app also offers homeowners a range of other benefits including DIY tips, discounts, and more.
SOURCE: https://www.frontdoorhome.com/
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