FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 17, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Upstream Worldwide, Inc. (OTCBB:MFGD), a reverse logistics, direct-from-consumer recycler of precious metals and electronics, announces the appointment of Chuck Wallace as the Company's Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Wallace has extensive knowledge of the Company's operations, having served as a consultant for Upstream Worldwide since February 2010.
Mr. Wallace brings a wealth of experience to Upstream Worldwide. In 1999, he co-founded Esurance Insurance Group and as a member of the senior team, contributed significantly to the overall development and execution of the company's business strategy and operations until 2007. Most recently from September 2007 through April 2008, Mr. Wallace served as Chief Executive Officer of Ustream TV, a multi-national leader in the live interactive video broadcast space with 30 million unique monthly visitors. During his tenure with Ustream TV, he led the company to 30% monthly growth and was responsible for fundraising, capital allocation, and leading an international team in California and Hungary. Additionally, Chuck has been a private equity investor and served in advisory and consulting roles for several Internet services and software companies since June 2008.
"We are very excited to officially welcome Chuck as our new COO. He has tremendous experience in successfully leading companies through rapid growth environments. His ability to perform at the highest level in several critical areas of a corporation including operations, financing, business development and corporate strategy, add tremendous value to our Company as we are continually expanding our business strategies and operations to capitalize on growth opportunities in niche markets that utilize our core strengths," stated Chief Executive Officer of Upstream, Doug Feirstein.
Mr. Wallace stated, "Upstream has significant potential in building the leading consumer reverse logistics platform that enables consumers to unlock new value and cash from their unwanted items. Value that's especially important in these times that are so economically challenging for many of us. I'm proud to be joining the Upstream team to continue to build a world-class company that provides this critical service to consumers and strong investment returns for our valued shareholders."
About Upstream Worldwide, Inc.
Upstream is a direct-from-consumer reverse logistics recycler of precious metals and electronics. The company utilizes direct-to-consumer advertising to solicit individuals interested in liquidating unwanted items. Through its global platform the company facilitates an end-to-end consumer solution, from acquisition through liquidation. With Upstream's consumer websites, including: www.sobredeoro.com, www.Dollars4Gold.ca, www.MyGoldEnvelope.com, www.money4golduk.com, and www.eurofuergold.de, the company strives to provide the most convenient, efficient and secure method for individuals to liquidate and recycle unwanted items. For more corporate information, please visit www.Money4Gold.com.
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