Paul Segre

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Paul Segre
NationalityAmerican
EducationBachelor's degree, mathematical sciences
Master's degree, operations research
Alma materStanford University
OccupationCEO of Synamedia
Known forFormer CEO of Genesys

Paul Segre is an American businessman who was named CEO of Synamedia on October 23, 2020.[1][2][3] He was previously best known as the CEO of Genesys in Daly City, California.[4][5][6] Segre received a bachelor's degree in the mathematical sciences and a master's degree in Operations Research from Stanford University in 1983.[7]

In 2002, Segre was named chief technology officer of Genesys. He later became the company's chief operating officer.[8] In October 2007, Segre replaced Wes Hayden as president and CEO of Genesys.[9] From 2007 to 2012, Segre was the president of the Applications Group at Alcatel-Lucent. Before joining Genesys, Segre worked with DSC (Digital Switch Corporation), AT&T Network Systems and Bell Labs.[8][10][11]

In 2014, Segre was recognized as a finalist for the Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Award.[10]

In 2018, Segre was named one of Glassdoor's Top 25 CEOs in Canada.[12] He was ranked 14 with a 96% approval rating from employees. Since taking over at Synamedia, his Glassdoor approval rating has plummeted to 47%.[13]

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  1. ^ "Synamedia Appoints Paul Segre as CEO to Spearhead Next Growth Phase". MarTech Series. 2020-10-23. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
  2. ^ Ago, 5 Days (2020-10-22). "Synamedia hires Paul Segre as CEO". Digital TV Europe. Retrieved 2020-10-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ RBR-TVBR (2020-10-27). "A New CEO For Synamedia | Radio & Television Business Report". Retrieved 2020-10-27.
  4. ^ "Paul Segre apresenta nova divisão da Genesys com festa em SP" (in Spanish). UOL. 12 May 2012. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  5. ^ Chad Berndtson (2 February 2012). "Ex-Alcatel-Lucent Unit Genesys Has Its Independence Day". CRN. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  6. ^ Erika Morphy (10 February 2009). "Web 2.0 Stars Are Aligning: Q&A With Genesys CEO Paul Segre". CRM Buyer. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  7. ^ Patrick Hoge. "Paul Segre, president and CEO of Genesys". San Francisco Business Times. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  8. ^ a b "The Breakout Star: Paul Segre, President and CEO, Genesys". Speech Technology Magazine. 12 August 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  9. ^ "Genesys promotes COO Segre to CEO". Telecompaper. 2 October 2007. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  10. ^ a b "Genesys CEO Paul Segre Named Finalist for the 2014 Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Award". Reuters. 13 May 2014. Archived from the original on 24 October 2014. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  11. ^ Leonard Klie (3 October 2007). "Genesys CEO Leaves for Nuance Post". DestinationCRM. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  12. ^ "Top CEOs Canada". Glassdoor. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
  13. ^ "Synamedia Reviews". Glassdoor. Retrieved 2023-10-04.