Vixlet Appoints Mishal Kanoo as Member of its Board of Directors

The Los Angeles based technology platform announces that globally renowned UAE business magnate Mishal Kanoo joined its board effective today.

LOS ANGELES and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Vixlet, LLC today announces that it appoints Mr. Mishal Kanoo, one of the most iconic business figures in the Middle East, as a member of its Board of Directors. Mishal Kanoo serves as the Chairman of The Kanoo Group, one of the largest, independent and longest running family owned groups of the companies in the Gulf region close to 125 years. Mishal Kanoo is a frequent speaker at conferences and has a unique reputation of a futurist and strategist. He is a powerful advocate of education and as such is a Professor at the American University of Sharjah School of Business Administration. Mishal Kanoo also writes for Money Works Magazine, Arabian Business and Gulf Business.

Mishal Kanoo, who has always been associated with progress and development with his visionary thinking, will help advise Vixlet as it continues its growth into global markets. He also brings to Vixlet a passion for development and knowledge in addition to his global business expertise. As the platform grows, international markets and expansion continues to be a key growth initiative for the company. To date, Vixlet connects users in over 140 different countries and continues to grow to new territories.

"Mishal is a very passionate individual and an out of box thinker who fosters the growth of education, business and technological advances. He could not be better suited for Vixlet's Board and continued rapid global growth," said Krishna Gopala Co-founder and Executive Chairman.

"Vixlet is on a unique journey that connects people and brands to explore their passions in what is the next generation of today's social network. I am excited to bring my global experiences and creative vision to the Vixlet team," adds Kanoo.

About Vixlet  
Empowering the next generation of fan experiences, Vixlet is a social network that connects people around their passions. Vixlet delivers unprecedented engagement across all channels with the sports teams, artists and brands fans love. Transcending age, gender, socioeconomics and geography, passion for sport, music, art and culture is what brings Vixlet users together, and makes Vixlet the social network of tomorrow.

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