McCafferty’s role will engage service providers in thinking about how they will approach digital transformation and includes a focus on the increased demand for Managed Service and cloud, which MDS is well positioned to take advantage of. Partnerships will also be a key growth area for the business and a way to deliver even more value to customers.
McCafferty joins MDS from Redknee, a global BSS provider, where he was Head of Sales and responsible for growth in the Middle East and Africa markets.
Previously, McCafferty was VP Global Sales for Volubill, a provider of real-time charging and policy solutions, serving mobile and fixed-line Service Providers, acquired by CSG.
“I am excited to join MDS,” stated McCafferty. “A strong product, innovative customers, expert in-house team and an established private cloud services delivery model, provide a proven combination for Digital Service Providers (DSPs). I believe that MDS is perfectly positioned to enable Service Providers seeking transformation to a cloud-based DSP business, and I am looking forward to supporting MDS’ customers and driving international growth with strategic partners.”
“Ben is a successful and dynamic sales leader,” said MDS CEO, Mark Edwards. “He has the relationships, track record and know-how to identify and close complex contracts with Digital Service Providers around the world. Ben’s real-time charging background and customer skills are well aligned to MDS objectives. We are delighted to bring him on board.”