It all started in 2004 with an invention motivated by the collapse of music CD sales by artists worldwide, Peer to Peer (P2P) digital piracy and the surge of "Song at 99 cents" digital downloads. At the end of 2004 Gerardo Alton-Ortega (CEO) a recording artist's agent and manager thought of a new music distribution method that would replace CD's and at the same time would keep its qualities as a full music album, a less expensive method of manufacturing and shipping but most important, unable to be reproduced illegaly. After months of creating, planning, beta testing; system improvements "Digimusicard" was created following by its worldwide patent fillings for a full music album distribution via a card and eventually the secure media delivery system via a card evolved to (software, games, movies, ebooks, audio books, videos, internet, TV shows, file sharing, etc.)
Digi-Cards Worldwide was created to manage all of its secure media delivery system subsidiaries and expand globally into a new era of media distribution via cards. In 2008 all the diferent products consolidated under Digi-cards worldwide trademark, making Digi-cards a sole secure multimedia delivery system via download cards.
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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Gerardo Alton-Ortega (Chairman)
Adrian Zapatero Amadeo Menduina Alondra Cantu Giacomo Di Mase Dr. Magdalena Traudt James Taylor Jr. Jose Rosario ADVISORY BOARD
Rod Buckle
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THE EXECUTIVE TEAM
Maria del Carmen Alton (Spain)
Manuel Eseverri (Argentina) Eleazar Velasco Gerardo (Mexico) Javier Iriarte (Spain) Jerry Harp (USA) HONORARY BOARD
Luis Silva (Posthumously)
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GERARDO ALTON ORTEGA (CEO)
Chief Executive Officer/Chairman of the Board
Son of world renowned mexican opera singer Cristina Ortega, Gerardo has been around music all of his life. A constant promoter of Latin recording artists as well as the Recording Academy in the United States and abroad he was president and founder of Vital Entertainment Group (an artist management company) dedicated to promote independent and upcoming recording artists.
Gerardo is now the CEO & Chairman of Digi-Cards Worldwide where he is worldwide patent holder and inventor. From 1993 until now he has hold various managerial positions in the advertising, publishing, printing and entertainment business. Since 2002 he is acting president & board member of the Hispanic Heritage Society a non-profit organization. Gerardo has three kids and is also a an avid aviator.
Chief Executive Officer/Chairman of the Board
Son of world renowned mexican opera singer Cristina Ortega, Gerardo has been around music all of his life. A constant promoter of Latin recording artists as well as the Recording Academy in the United States and abroad he was president and founder of Vital Entertainment Group (an artist management company) dedicated to promote independent and upcoming recording artists.
Gerardo is now the CEO & Chairman of Digi-Cards Worldwide where he is worldwide patent holder and inventor. From 1993 until now he has hold various managerial positions in the advertising, publishing, printing and entertainment business. Since 2002 he is acting president & board member of the Hispanic Heritage Society a non-profit organization. Gerardo has three kids and is also a an avid aviator.
MANUEL FIMBRES (COO)
Chief Operating Officer
Manuel F. Fimbres a.k.a. "Boligogo" is an Architect/Graphic Designer and an emerging music producer who currently juggles his work between USA and MEXICO. While immersed in the architectural field in Mexico, He Co-owns an Art Studio in Paradise Valley Arizona: "Epiphany2Design Art Studio" where he develops his graphic design skills with photography.
His design experience stems up from The University of Chihuahua in Mexico to Design workshops at the Phoenix Art Museum in Arizona and the MoMA in New York City. In the music scene he is known as DJ BOLIGOGO, and has worked with power houses such as ALONDRA, OBK, DIEGO SCHOENING, MIMI (ex flans), ERIKA ALCOCER among others. He is currenly married and living in Phoenix Arizona.
Chief Operating Officer
Manuel F. Fimbres a.k.a. "Boligogo" is an Architect/Graphic Designer and an emerging music producer who currently juggles his work between USA and MEXICO. While immersed in the architectural field in Mexico, He Co-owns an Art Studio in Paradise Valley Arizona: "Epiphany2Design Art Studio" where he develops his graphic design skills with photography.
His design experience stems up from The University of Chihuahua in Mexico to Design workshops at the Phoenix Art Museum in Arizona and the MoMA in New York City. In the music scene he is known as DJ BOLIGOGO, and has worked with power houses such as ALONDRA, OBK, DIEGO SCHOENING, MIMI (ex flans), ERIKA ALCOCER among others. He is currenly married and living in Phoenix Arizona.
FAUSTO CARRERA (CIO)
Chief Information Officer
With a background of 9 years in the development of internet applications, Fausto Carrera, with a solid knowledge of PHP, MySQL, XML, CSS, JavaScript and ActionScript, has been working as web developer, main developer and project manager in many different kind of projects, from software devlopment to advertisement projects over the world wide web, for important brands. He works as a freelance programmer developing applications for different type of clients, focusing especially on the usability and escalability of the projects. He joined Digi-Cards Worldwide to continue developing applications and new systems for Digi-cards download gateways and because of his dedication , knowledge and enthusiasm he has been appointed the new CIO of Digi-Cards Worldwide and has become the youngest Chief level Executive with Digi-cards.
Chief Information Officer
With a background of 9 years in the development of internet applications, Fausto Carrera, with a solid knowledge of PHP, MySQL, XML, CSS, JavaScript and ActionScript, has been working as web developer, main developer and project manager in many different kind of projects, from software devlopment to advertisement projects over the world wide web, for important brands. He works as a freelance programmer developing applications for different type of clients, focusing especially on the usability and escalability of the projects. He joined Digi-Cards Worldwide to continue developing applications and new systems for Digi-cards download gateways and because of his dedication , knowledge and enthusiasm he has been appointed the new CIO of Digi-Cards Worldwide and has become the youngest Chief level Executive with Digi-cards.
CATHY GORDON (CFO)
Chief Financial Officer
With years of experience in crunching numbers, providing support to companies with billing and collecting of funds, and managing and supervising multiple people in office projects and work, as well as in retail situations, Cathy Gordon brings diverse financial experience and responsibility to the Digi-Cards Worldwide Company. Served on the Board of Directors for one of the largest user-friendly Computer Clubs in San Antonio as the Vice-President of Member Services to the Alamo PC Organization.
Serving and supplying information as well as working closely with major Software Corporations in procuring Computer Software for club members to write reviews in a monthly publication, Cathy's attention to detail as well as dedication to the task at hand will help to bring success to the table. Cathy Gordon lives in a suburb of San Antonio, Texas in the United States and is quite proud of the two young adults who serve(d) in the United States Air Force that she and family members raised and molded to be good citizens.
Chief Financial Officer
With years of experience in crunching numbers, providing support to companies with billing and collecting of funds, and managing and supervising multiple people in office projects and work, as well as in retail situations, Cathy Gordon brings diverse financial experience and responsibility to the Digi-Cards Worldwide Company. Served on the Board of Directors for one of the largest user-friendly Computer Clubs in San Antonio as the Vice-President of Member Services to the Alamo PC Organization.
Serving and supplying information as well as working closely with major Software Corporations in procuring Computer Software for club members to write reviews in a monthly publication, Cathy's attention to detail as well as dedication to the task at hand will help to bring success to the table. Cathy Gordon lives in a suburb of San Antonio, Texas in the United States and is quite proud of the two young adults who serve(d) in the United States Air Force that she and family members raised and molded to be good citizens.
JERRY HARP (ISM)
International Sales Manager
A public relations expert, Jerry Harp has been in sales most of his professional years, starting in the advertising sales and moving up to corporate mergers and franchising. Educated with a master in marketing and business administration he has always believed that is not the sale strategy but the product that closes the deal. A true believer in Digi-cards and its potential to clients Jerry has been an important part of the company success by quoting "Digi-cards is the only physical mean of distribution of multimedia and electronic files device capable of withstanding years of technological advancement". With a long background in sales and business practice he is responsible for distribution licensing, corporate sales and sales management for Digi-cards worldwide operations.
International Sales Manager
A public relations expert, Jerry Harp has been in sales most of his professional years, starting in the advertising sales and moving up to corporate mergers and franchising. Educated with a master in marketing and business administration he has always believed that is not the sale strategy but the product that closes the deal. A true believer in Digi-cards and its potential to clients Jerry has been an important part of the company success by quoting "Digi-cards is the only physical mean of distribution of multimedia and electronic files device capable of withstanding years of technological advancement". With a long background in sales and business practice he is responsible for distribution licensing, corporate sales and sales management for Digi-cards worldwide operations.
FORIS MO (ACO)
Asia Chief of Operations
After graduating from a prestigious university in China, as a mathematician, Foris applied her knowledge and creativity becoming a web designer in a young web technology environment in China. Taking advantage of her excellent communication skills, she became more active in the trade business and also continued her design skills by becoming a certified Graphic Designer. After years of experience in the smart card and card manufacturing business, Foris has become the Asian liaison for Digi-Cards Worldwide and Digi-cards and will be responsible for all decision making, production and shipping from Asia to more than 150 countries that Digi-cards currently serves. Foris is single and lives in Shenzhen and loves basketball and cycling.
Asia Chief of Operations
After graduating from a prestigious university in China, as a mathematician, Foris applied her knowledge and creativity becoming a web designer in a young web technology environment in China. Taking advantage of her excellent communication skills, she became more active in the trade business and also continued her design skills by becoming a certified Graphic Designer. After years of experience in the smart card and card manufacturing business, Foris has become the Asian liaison for Digi-Cards Worldwide and Digi-cards and will be responsible for all decision making, production and shipping from Asia to more than 150 countries that Digi-cards currently serves. Foris is single and lives in Shenzhen and loves basketball and cycling.
DENIS JEAN PASCUAL (ECO)
Europe Chief of Operations
Born in the Avignon area of the South of France Denis is now responsible for distributor relations and international sales in Europe. Denis who is President of European Business Liaisons Network out of London U.K. has joined Digi-cards Worldwide bringing his European business trade and fiscal knowledge to the company’s current plans of European and Middle Eastern expansion. Denis lives in Principat d’Andorra the new global headquarters of Digi-cards Worldwide and will work hand in hand with the company CEO on the globalization of Digi-cards. Denis practices some martial arts, is an avid golfer and loves to tango.
Europe Chief of Operations
Born in the Avignon area of the South of France Denis is now responsible for distributor relations and international sales in Europe. Denis who is President of European Business Liaisons Network out of London U.K. has joined Digi-cards Worldwide bringing his European business trade and fiscal knowledge to the company’s current plans of European and Middle Eastern expansion. Denis lives in Principat d’Andorra the new global headquarters of Digi-cards Worldwide and will work hand in hand with the company CEO on the globalization of Digi-cards. Denis practices some martial arts, is an avid golfer and loves to tango.
MANUEL ESEVERRI (VPNT)
Vice-President New Technologies
Manuel Eseverri was born in San Nicolas, Argentina and is an Architect by study and in the Pharmaceutical field by trade, recently joined Digi-Cards Worldwide as Vice-President of New Technologies. A self described "technology junkie", he is in charge of Quality Assurance of Technologies for our Digi-cards products. He will also be engaging the search of new technology for Digi-cards, and other projects. Manuel, the youngest team member of Digi-Cards Worldwide, is single and has a passion for Moto-Cross where he holds various Championships in his homeland of Argentina.
Vice-President New Technologies
Manuel Eseverri was born in San Nicolas, Argentina and is an Architect by study and in the Pharmaceutical field by trade, recently joined Digi-Cards Worldwide as Vice-President of New Technologies. A self described "technology junkie", he is in charge of Quality Assurance of Technologies for our Digi-cards products. He will also be engaging the search of new technology for Digi-cards, and other projects. Manuel, the youngest team member of Digi-Cards Worldwide, is single and has a passion for Moto-Cross where he holds various Championships in his homeland of Argentina.
ELEAZAR VELASCO GERARDO (L-LATAM)
International Liason (Latin America)
Native of Mexico City, Citizen of the World. Passionately looking for the right perspective to enjoy life. After drafting with Philosophy & Science, he traveled the world pursuing that perspective until he found his first true love: Mother Nature. That took him to Study Oceanology in Ensenada, Baja California, where he found his second true love: Business. That infatuation was such that he has participated in the organization, management and consulting of a few multi-national corporations on both sides of the US-Mexico border.
Even when he is not "computer genius", still had the business vision to fall in love with Digi-Cards Worldwide project and jump on board to participate in early stages of development. He is now ready to take this world leading technology to as many happy customers as possible. Always learning and finding new ways to approach this opportunity such that all the Digi-Family can thrive and enjoy. Eleazar Duties will include new technologies for regional sales, production and delivery as well as sales support for Latin American Region.
International Liason (Latin America)
Native of Mexico City, Citizen of the World. Passionately looking for the right perspective to enjoy life. After drafting with Philosophy & Science, he traveled the world pursuing that perspective until he found his first true love: Mother Nature. That took him to Study Oceanology in Ensenada, Baja California, where he found his second true love: Business. That infatuation was such that he has participated in the organization, management and consulting of a few multi-national corporations on both sides of the US-Mexico border.
Even when he is not "computer genius", still had the business vision to fall in love with Digi-Cards Worldwide project and jump on board to participate in early stages of development. He is now ready to take this world leading technology to as many happy customers as possible. Always learning and finding new ways to approach this opportunity such that all the Digi-Family can thrive and enjoy. Eleazar Duties will include new technologies for regional sales, production and delivery as well as sales support for Latin American Region.
JUAN VELEZ (VPE-C)
Vice-President E-Commerce
Juan Velez has been Marketing Sales Director since 2003 to Present for NHD Rustics Inc. Miami, FL and NHD Trading E.U. Bogotá Colombia. He Coordinates Marketing and Sales efforts as well as overseeing development of new products. Lead a team of associates in the development and marketing of several new products in different industries. Designed an Internet Marketing strategy to bring traffic to the web page and generate sales. Participated International Trade shows. Client liaison for new International clients. Purchasing Consulter for entire product line. Inland, air, and ocean Freight Coordinator. Manage and maintain channels of distribution for product lines. Coordinator of all logistics involved for the importing and exporting of products between North and South America, Caribbean and Asia. In 2001 - 2002 he was account executive for Blackstone Communications, Miami FL Where he was district supervisor for new pre-paid phone and credit card Communications Technology throughout Florida. Installed and serviced 1000 new clients within one year. Maintained POS (point of sale) with pre-paid service systems. Technical support practitioner for entire 3 year lease term. He went to La Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogota Colombia and F.I.U in Miami USA for Architecture and liberal studies. Juan is currently living between Miami and Bogota, with his beautiful wife and son.
Vice-President E-Commerce
Juan Velez has been Marketing Sales Director since 2003 to Present for NHD Rustics Inc. Miami, FL and NHD Trading E.U. Bogotá Colombia. He Coordinates Marketing and Sales efforts as well as overseeing development of new products. Lead a team of associates in the development and marketing of several new products in different industries. Designed an Internet Marketing strategy to bring traffic to the web page and generate sales. Participated International Trade shows. Client liaison for new International clients. Purchasing Consulter for entire product line. Inland, air, and ocean Freight Coordinator. Manage and maintain channels of distribution for product lines. Coordinator of all logistics involved for the importing and exporting of products between North and South America, Caribbean and Asia. In 2001 - 2002 he was account executive for Blackstone Communications, Miami FL Where he was district supervisor for new pre-paid phone and credit card Communications Technology throughout Florida. Installed and serviced 1000 new clients within one year. Maintained POS (point of sale) with pre-paid service systems. Technical support practitioner for entire 3 year lease term. He went to La Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogota Colombia and F.I.U in Miami USA for Architecture and liberal studies. Juan is currently living between Miami and Bogota, with his beautiful wife and son.
AURORA MOLINA (VPIS)
Vice-president International Sales (LATAM)
A Public Relations expert with a long standing career in the tourism field Aurora Molina joins Digi-Cards Worldwide & Digi-cards as Vice President of International Sales. Her responsibilities will include worldwide sales support for all distributors as well as developing International sales leads. Aurora, who transits between these two wonderful cities: Barcelona, Spain and Cancun, Mexico, has held many top level corporate and government positions, one serving as Director of Tourism for the City of Cancun and the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico. With a Masters in Tourism and Local Development from Universidad de Barcelona and a Bachelor degree in International Commerce from prestigious IPN (Politecnico) in Mexico City, Aurora will bring her expertise to one of the most important marketing and sales positions in the Company. Aurora has a Son (Business Man) and Daughter (Advertising executive) and enjoys traveling of course.
Vice-president International Sales (LATAM)
A Public Relations expert with a long standing career in the tourism field Aurora Molina joins Digi-Cards Worldwide & Digi-cards as Vice President of International Sales. Her responsibilities will include worldwide sales support for all distributors as well as developing International sales leads. Aurora, who transits between these two wonderful cities: Barcelona, Spain and Cancun, Mexico, has held many top level corporate and government positions, one serving as Director of Tourism for the City of Cancun and the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico. With a Masters in Tourism and Local Development from Universidad de Barcelona and a Bachelor degree in International Commerce from prestigious IPN (Politecnico) in Mexico City, Aurora will bring her expertise to one of the most important marketing and sales positions in the Company. Aurora has a Son (Business Man) and Daughter (Advertising executive) and enjoys traveling of course.
GUADALUPE HERNANDEZ MORENO (VPIS)
Vice-president International Sales (Europe)
A sales expert for the last fifteen years in various products and markets, Guadalupe joins Digi-cards Worldwide as Vice-president of corporate sales in Europe and will be operating from corporate headquarters in Principat d«Andorra. Born in the south of Spain (Andalucia) but educated in Andorra Guadalupe is fluent in French, Spanish and Catalan and has had a successful carrer in the real estate business and the import/export trade. Her knowledge of the European business model will help Digi-cards and all of it«s prodcuts find the way into the hands of european corporations. Guadalupe loves sports, fitness, dance and lecture and lives with her two kids in the Pyrenees.
Vice-president International Sales (Europe)
A sales expert for the last fifteen years in various products and markets, Guadalupe joins Digi-cards Worldwide as Vice-president of corporate sales in Europe and will be operating from corporate headquarters in Principat d«Andorra. Born in the south of Spain (Andalucia) but educated in Andorra Guadalupe is fluent in French, Spanish and Catalan and has had a successful carrer in the real estate business and the import/export trade. Her knowledge of the European business model will help Digi-cards and all of it«s prodcuts find the way into the hands of european corporations. Guadalupe loves sports, fitness, dance and lecture and lives with her two kids in the Pyrenees.
MARCELA RAMIREZ (WM)
Webmaster
Born in Cali, Colombia Marcela is one of the newest and youngest Digi-Cards Worldwide IT members. After getting a Masters in Buenos Aires, Argentina where she resides, she has worked as a freelance graphic designer for many clients and companies around the world. Taking advantage of her graphic design skills she venture into the web design business successfully creating websites for many clients focusing on visual and multimedia techniques. Marcela is key personnel in maintaining and bringing visual elements to all Digi-cards commercial websites. She loves to travel and also roller hockey.
Webmaster
Born in Cali, Colombia Marcela is one of the newest and youngest Digi-Cards Worldwide IT members. After getting a Masters in Buenos Aires, Argentina where she resides, she has worked as a freelance graphic designer for many clients and companies around the world. Taking advantage of her graphic design skills she venture into the web design business successfully creating websites for many clients focusing on visual and multimedia techniques. Marcela is key personnel in maintaining and bringing visual elements to all Digi-cards commercial websites. She loves to travel and also roller hockey.
ALEXIS CINGOLANI (SEO)
Search Engine Optimization Manager
Argentinian born Alexis has been fascinated with information technologies since he was a little boy and always dreamed of working on the net. After graduating his studies as a Informations technologies technician he joined one of the largest Brasilian minning conglomerates in the world where he hold several IT positions, he has also been consultant to several online gaming companies through out the years. His duties now as SEO manager of Digi-cards Worldwide are to place more than eighty company domains and websites within the top positions of their category. Alexis continues his education while working with our company bringing the top and most innovatieves technologies for Search Engine Optimization. He is also a professional argentinean rugby player and an avid amateur sportsman.
Search Engine Optimization Manager
Argentinian born Alexis has been fascinated with information technologies since he was a little boy and always dreamed of working on the net. After graduating his studies as a Informations technologies technician he joined one of the largest Brasilian minning conglomerates in the world where he hold several IT positions, he has also been consultant to several online gaming companies through out the years. His duties now as SEO manager of Digi-cards Worldwide are to place more than eighty company domains and websites within the top positions of their category. Alexis continues his education while working with our company bringing the top and most innovatieves technologies for Search Engine Optimization. He is also a professional argentinean rugby player and an avid amateur sportsman.
JAVIER IRIARTE (VP-SEO)
Vice-president SEO
Argentinean who lives in Spain, Javier has been in the event production business most of his adult life. Now in Barcelona Javier will be responsible to maintain and apply all SEO (Search Engine Optimization) applications of more than 60 websites the company currently owns and operates. He is a mathematician by trade and will apply his knowledge to rank all our sites at the top of related keywords. He is married and has 3 kids and is a professional rugby player.
Vice-president SEO
Argentinean who lives in Spain, Javier has been in the event production business most of his adult life. Now in Barcelona Javier will be responsible to maintain and apply all SEO (Search Engine Optimization) applications of more than 60 websites the company currently owns and operates. He is a mathematician by trade and will apply his knowledge to rank all our sites at the top of related keywords. He is married and has 3 kids and is a professional rugby player.
JOSE MARIA ROMERO (AVP)
Administrative Vice Presedient
A business administratior form Spain Jose Maria joins Digi-cards to head administrative and internal affairs duties. With knowledge of over five languages and fluent in four he will help the newly formed international headquarters in Prinicipat d'Andorra. With experience in accounting, administration and customer support for over eight years and working for the three different goverment, corporate and non-profit organizations Jose Maria will be able to apply his knowledge en building an important international corporate structure. He lives with his girlfriend and loves traveling.
Administrative Vice Presedient
A business administratior form Spain Jose Maria joins Digi-cards to head administrative and internal affairs duties. With knowledge of over five languages and fluent in four he will help the newly formed international headquarters in Prinicipat d'Andorra. With experience in accounting, administration and customer support for over eight years and working for the three different goverment, corporate and non-profit organizations Jose Maria will be able to apply his knowledge en building an important international corporate structure. He lives with his girlfriend and loves traveling.
FERNANDO BERTETTI (GD)
Graphic Designer
Fernando one of the youngest members of Digi-cards was born in San Nicolas, Argentina and a graduate of the Universidad Nacional de La Plata in La Plata, Argentina where he now calls home. As a Visual Communications Designer Fernando has worked with several companies in Argentina and abroad with great knowledge in graphic design software that make him versatile for both the printing and web design. The last several years he has worked mostly in the Press and Printing business giving him the edge on the pre-production of Digi-cards and also the design of literature for presentations and other marketing materials. Fernando practices "Capoeira" a Brazilian martial art and also is a professional reggaeton dancer and professor.
Graphic Designer
Fernando one of the youngest members of Digi-cards was born in San Nicolas, Argentina and a graduate of the Universidad Nacional de La Plata in La Plata, Argentina where he now calls home. As a Visual Communications Designer Fernando has worked with several companies in Argentina and abroad with great knowledge in graphic design software that make him versatile for both the printing and web design. The last several years he has worked mostly in the Press and Printing business giving him the edge on the pre-production of Digi-cards and also the design of literature for presentations and other marketing materials. Fernando practices "Capoeira" a Brazilian martial art and also is a professional reggaeton dancer and professor.