Mitel Networks CEO to leave post

03.09.2010

Sitting on more boards is one option, he admits including those of the company's chairman. Matthews, who founded Mitel in 1973 along with Michael Cowpland, is chair of Wesley Clover International Corp., which invests in high-tech companies.

"My wife as some pretty good ideas," Smith adds. "during the board discussions the other day she sent my BlackBerry an FYI. It was forwarding special offers at a local gym."