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Synchronoss Appoints Robert Garcia President, COO

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Robert Garcia, Chief Operating Officer with Synchronoss, has been promoted to President. Mr. Garcia will continue to report to the Synchronoss founder, chairman, and CEO Stephen Waldis. As president and COO, Mr. Garcia will assume responsibility for the day to day business and the company’s global operating plans.

Mr. Garcia has been with Synchronoss since its founding in 2000.

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