OpenWave Systems Names Nelson VP of Human Resources

Global software company Openwave Systems Inc. has appointed Eileen Nelson as senior vice president of human resources, effective April 1.

Nelson has more than 28 years experience in all aspects of human relations, including staffing, training, global cultural development and leadership best-practices.  She will report directly to Openwave CEO Ken Denman.

“Eileen is a proven leader with a successful track record of leading highly successful, strategic HR initiatives at preeminent Silicon Valley companies, including eBay and 3Com,” said Denman. “We’re delighted to have Eileen join our executive team and look forward to her guidance in ensuring we are recruiting and retaining highly qualified employees as we position the company for growth.”

Nelson most recently served as senior vice president of human resources at 3Com. Prior to that position she was the HR VP for Tropos Networks.

According to a company press release, Openwave provides Internet-based predictive solutions fueled by real-time analytics that mediate among all different ecosystem elements, permitting the enhancement of every mode of IP traffic.