Vonage announced it has appointed Jay Bellissimo as Chief Operating Officer, effective January 19, 2021. Bellissimo will report to Rory Read, Vonage Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Bellissimo will be responsible for leading sales and operations globally, including Vonage's go-to-market strategy and execution across its portfolio of API, Unified Communications and Contact Center products. He will focus on driving market share and revenue growth, and deepening relationships with customers and partners to advance the Company's leadership position in cloud communications.With more than 30 years of experience in the technology industry, Bellissimo joins Vonage from IBM, where he most recently served as General Manager of IBM U.S. Public and Federal Market.