Don Fowler Joins Docent Board of Directors.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2003 Docent Inc. (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 :DCNT), the premier provider of integrated software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package. solutions proven to drive business performance through learning, today announced the addition of Don Fowler to its Board of Directors. Mr. Fowler has extensive management and board member experience with public and pre-IPO companies in the high technology industry. Fowler has served as CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of two early stage companies, was Senior Vice President at Tandem Computers (company) Tandem Computers - A US computer manufacturer. Quarterly sales $544M, profits $49M (Aug 1994). , and served in executive capacities with Bechtel Group and IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) . He has recently served on the boards of ADAC ADAC Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil Club (German automobile club) ADAC Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council ADAC Art Directors and Artists Club (Sacramento, California) ADAC Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council Laboratories and TelCom Semiconductor, and now serves on the board of Storage Engine Inc. He also is involved with various private companies, through advisory or board memberships. Fowler is a graduate of the University of Washington in Seattle and holds two degrees: a BS in Mathematics and an MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration . "Don's unique combination of entrepreneurial experience as well as senior positions with leading corporations in the high technology industry make him a strong addition to our board," said R. Andrew Eckert, president and CEO, Docent. "Our management team looks forward to working with him." About Docent Inc. Docent Inc. (NASDAQ: DCNT) offers the most complete solutions suite of business performance management applications that accelerate time-to-market, increase employee productivity and improve top- and bottom-line business results for enterprises around the world. Among its blue chip customers who recognize the strategic link between employee knowledge and meeting business objectives are Cingular Wireless, Harley-Davidson, Wachovia Corporation, Lucent Technologies, Kelly Services Kelly Services, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Troy, Michigan, offering staffing solutions that include temporary staffing services, outsourcing, vendor on-site and full-time placement. Kelly operates in 30 countries and territories. , Eaton Corporation, PSS/World Medical, and Bechtel Group, Inc. Only Docent offers the most robust, high-performance solutions suite designed to address the specific business challenges of multiple markets, including life science, energy, telecommunications, financial services, retail and manufacturing industries. Docent has the broadest and deepest relationships with the world's most prominent consulting and systems integrators, including PricewaterhouseCoopers, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young and Deloitte Consulting. Docent is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., with other offices throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific. For more information visit www.docent.com. Note to Editors: Docent, Docent Enterprise and the marks relating to Docent products and services referenced herein are either trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Docent Inc. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. |
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