Citrix Online Names Simon Presswell as Regional VP to Lead EMEA Business.Leader in Software-as-a-Service to Expand Market Influence in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Refers to that region of the world. For example, one might see products packaged differently for the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific markets. SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara (săn'tə bär`brə, –bərə), city (1990 pop. 85,571), seat of Santa Barbara co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1850. , Calif. -- Citrix Online Citrix Online is a division of Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS) that sells Web-based remote access, support, and collaboration software and services. Its products are GoToAssist, GoToMeeting, GoToMyPC, and GoToWebinar. , a division of Citrix Systems Citrix Systems' (NASDAQ: CTXS) is an American technology company, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with subsidiary operations in California and Massachusetts, with additional development centers in Australia, India and the UK. , Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS CTXS Citrix Systems (NASDAQ stock ticker symbol) ), the global leader in application delivery infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Simon Presswell as regional vice president, EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), reporting to Brett Caine, general manager of Citrix Online. Presswell, who brings a wealth of experience in marketing, sales and business development, will be instrumental in spearheading Citrix Online's expansion and influence beyond its core North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. markets. "Simon's appointment is an important milestone in strengthening our leadership position in the software-as-a-service arena," said Caine. "He is a high-energy, charismatic leader who combines vision with hands-on expertise in multi-channel consumer marketing and business development across EMEA. Simon will play a key role in building our brand, increasing revenue generation and enhancing our global leadership." Presswell will be responsible for Citrix Online's two lines of business in EMEA: eCommerce and Corporate, encompassing the award-winning Citrix([R]) GoToMyPC([R]) remote desktop access, Citrix([R]) GoToAssist[TM] remote technical support, Citrix([R]) GoToMeeting[TM] and Citrix([R]) GoToWebinar[TM] Web-based collaboration services. He will be based in Citrix's EMEA headquarters in Chalfont, UK, with all Citrix Online EMEA employees reporting to him. Prior to joining Citrix Online, Presswell was sales director at G4S G4S Group 4 Securicor (Group4 Securior), a leading international security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the company operating in 100 countries, where he directed the UK business. Before that, he was head of development at Cedant Corp., where he was responsible for establishing key sub-brands in the travel sector. Presswell's expertise in travel and tourism also encompasses positions with lastminute.com, Thomas Cook and American Express. He holds an undergraduate degree in sales and marketing from the University of Hertfordshire The University of Hertfordshire is a modern university based largely in Hatfield, in the county of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, from which the university takes its name. It has more than 23,000 students. . About Citrix Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) is the global leader and the most trusted name in application delivery infrastructure. More than 180,000 organizations worldwide rely on Citrix to deliver any application to users anywhere with the best performance, highest security and lowest cost. Citrix customers include 100 percent of the Fortune 100 companies and 98 percent of the Fortune Global 500, as well as hundreds of thousands of small businesses and prosumers. Citrix has approximately 6,200 channel and alliance partners in more than 100 countries. Annual revenue in 2005 was $909M. Citrix[R], GoToMyPC[R], GoToMeeting[TM], GoToAssist[TM] and GoToWebinar[TM] are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
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