CRM Luminary Sam L. Gallucci Joins PeopleSoft's Senior Management Team; Industry Pioneer to Lead PeopleSoft CRM Division.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2000

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) industry pioneer Sam L. Gallucci has joined PeopleSoft (Nasdaq:PSFT) as executive vice president, and will head PeopleSoft's CRM division. As a member on the founding management team of the first CRM company, Brock Control Systems, Gallucci has been a luminary in the CRM industry since its inception 15 years ago.

Gallucci will use his knowledge and experience to shape all sales, marketing, development and implementation strategies for PeopleSoft's CRM division. Gallucci will report directly to Craig Conway, CEO of PeopleSoft.

"Our CRM division has gained a seasoned, discerning leader," said Conway. "Sam's depth of experience in the CRM industry, along with his sales and marketing background, will prove invaluable."

Gallucci pioneered the design of the first mobile sales force automation (SFA) product, and helped lead efforts in the integration of CRM with telecommunications, later known as Computer Telephony Integration (CTI). Recently, Gallucci was a partner and senior vice president with eLoyalty, a leading CRM systems integration company. Gallucci also has experience at companies such as Utopia, Sterling Software, and IBM. An author and speaker, Gallucci has written on topics such as differentiating products in competitive markets, has spoken both on television and at conferences, and has developed and conducted numerous seminars.

"Intensity and focus are Sam Gallucci's defining qualities," said Craig Lashmet, president for North America at eLoyalty. "These qualities combined with his deep understanding of the CRM industry and his sensitivity to customers' needs make Gallucci a world-class executive. PeopleSoft has gained an enormous asset."

"Throughout my life, I have been involved with cutting-edge CRM companies. PeopleSoft is now one of them," said Gallucci. "I look forward to leading the evolution of CRM to help provide customers with innovative, global eBusiness solutions."

About PeopleSoft

PeopleSoft is a worldwide leader in eBusiness solutions offering Customer Relationship Management, Supply Chain Management, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Professional Services Automation and Learning Solutions for a range of industries. PeopleSoft supplies eBusiness applications, consulting, and education for large and medium-size enterprises that desire flexibility, speed, and lower cost of ownership in the Internet economy. With more than 4,000 customers and 7,000 employees, including 2,400 consultants, and products installed in more than 90 countries, PeopleSoft leads its customers in achieving the highest value from eBusiness solutions.

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