Messaging, Mobile, Global: Looking to reinforce its involvement in the mobile messaging market, fastmobile Inc has appointed two new directors.

John Hoffman, CEO of fast mobile, makes the following observation: “Other than SMS, and despite huge investments, no mobile messaging service has yet achieved mass market traction…We are delighted to welcome on board such world class talent as Robert and Doug…Their appointment will help us enhance our strategies and develop stronger relationships with key-customers and partners, driving worldwide consumer demand for IM, MMS and mobile email services.”

Doug Garland has extensive experience of building high-growth businesses in mobile and broadband. Most recently, as Senior VP at Yahoo!, he led the company’s mobile initiative, building Yahoo! Mobile into a key mobile internet destination and launching several new services. He also led the launch of Yahoo!’s broadband access business, building partnerships with leading providers like SBC, BT and Rogers.

Robert C Hawk is president of Hawk Communications and specialises in helping develop high technology companies. He brings more than 20 years experience in strategically guiding new businesses, and during the past fifteen years has worked with the CEOs of eighty high-tech companies as a board member, advisor and investor. He currently serves as a director of Centillium Communications (Nasdaq) and several private high-technology companies.