151 Millennium - Twenty-second Edition SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING crucial in shaping the company’s direction and reputation. He first joined FutureDial Inc. as its chief commercial officer in 2015, remaining in that role for six years. Earlier in his career, Mr. Manning served CloudMSP as its president and chief executive officer from 2008 to 2009 and again from 2014 to 2015. Punctuating these appointments, he served as the chair and chief executive officer of ReCellular Solutions from 2009 to 2013, during which time he contributed significantly to “reverse logistics,” a term he helped define with his team to clarify the company’s market position. Notably, Mr. Manning encouraged the staff to adopt “reverse logistics” as a defining concept for managing the return and repair of various electronics. Previously, from 1999 to 2008, he was the senior vice president at Solectron Global Services, having also worked as the president and chief executive officer at Sequel and as the vice president of sales and marketing at AT&T for one year. Other vocational roles to Mr. Manning’s credit included serving as the president and chief executive officer of Future International from 1985 to 1988 and as the president of the communications group at Burroughs-Memorex Corporation from 1983 to 1985. He also worked in financial accounting for four years before being recruited by Rockwell International in 1979, where he managed internal audit practices until 1983. He holds a Bachelor of Science in economics and accounting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is a certified public accountant. Outside his work-related roles, Mr. Manning supports the American Red Cross and has been recognized as a writer, having authored a book about his late wife’s life. Looking ahead, he intends to delve into mentorship opportunities to guide emerging professionals into the workforce. Stephen R. Manning is distinguished in the technology sector for his decadeslong expertise in global services, culminating in his current role as the chief strategy officer at FutureDial Inc. Since 2021, he has maintained responsibility for developing effective strategies that have driven the company’s growth, and his work has been STEPHEN R. MANNING CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER FutureDial Inc. Sun Lakes, AZ
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