Autodesk Creates New Market Group.SAN RAFAEL San Rafael (săn rəfĕl`), residential city (1990 pop. 48,404), seat of Marin co., W Calif., a suburb of San Francisco on the northern shore of San Francisco Bay; inc. 1913. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 1997--Continuing the company diversification strategy, Autodesk, Inc. is expanding its reach with a new market group named the Personal Solutions Group, or PSG PSG, n polysomnograph; polygraph performed during sleep. Physiological variables such as pulse, blood pressure, and respiration are monitored and charted. . PSG will develop easy-to-use, affordable tools for professionals, occasional users or consumers who design, draft and diagram. The group will be led by Vice President, Godfrey Sullivan, who has been with Autodesk since 1992 and was most recently Vice President of Sales for the Americas. Autodesk set the standard as the world's leading provider of software for professional designers and drafters. By growing its product families with affordable, easy-to-use tools, Autodesk can provide the entire enterprise with design solutions. "We intend to leverage our company expertise within the design space to bring consistent technology throughout the design process and our product families," said Godfrey Sullivan, PSG vice president. "The products from PSG will connect all types of users through standard file formats and graphics content -- all the while making our products easier to use." Godfrey Sullivan joined Autodesk in 1992 as vice president of the Americas. In this position he was responsible for Autodesk product sales and support in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Canada and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. . This group works with distribution partners and third party developers to address the needs of major accounts, government and education customers. In addition, this team leads the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and business and the Worldwide Support Organization. "Godfrey brings the perfect set of skills to lead this new market group, with his strong background in sales and marketing as well as retail expertise ," said Eric Herr, Autodesk president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. . Prior to joining Autodesk, Sullivan was a long-term employee of Apple Computer Inc., where his last position was as vice president and general manager of Apple's Business Markets Division. He also served as vice president of U.S. Distribution Channels, where he was responsible for channel strategy and management for U.S.-based resellers. As vice president of northwest operations, he led Apple's effort in the large business, higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. and K-12 market segments. Sullivan received his business degree from the Hankamer School at Baylor University Baylor University, mainly at Waco, Tex.; coeducational; chartered and opened 1845 by Baptists (see Baylor, Robert E. B.) at Independence, moved 1886 and absorbed Waco Univ. (chartered 1861). The library has a noted Robert Browning collection. . About Autodesk Autodesk is the world's leading supplier of PC design software and PC multimedia tools. The company's 2D and 3D products, geographic information systems, and data management tools are used in many industries for mapping, architectural design, mechanical design, film and video production, video/game development, and Web content development. Its Kinetix(TM) division is the leader in PC-based 3D modeling and animation software, providing a full range of products for digital media and design professionals. The fifth largest PC software company in the world, Autodesk has three million customers in more than 150 countries. Autodesk products are sold through Autodesk Systems Centers, and Authorized Autodesk Dealers and Distributors worldwide. For more information, please call 415-507-5000, type GO ADESK on CompuServe, or visit its World Wide Web site at www.autodesk.com . Kinetix can be reached by calling 800-879- 4233 or through the Autodesk World Wide Web site at www.ktx.com . Autodesk shares are traded on the NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on National Market under the symbol ADSK ADSK Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ stock symbol) . CONTACT: Autodesk, Inc., Kathy Tom Engle, 415/507-6794 kathy.tom@autodesk.com |
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