Profile Systems Appoints Ed Mallen As New President and Chief Executive Officer.Business/Technology Editors WEST SPRINGFIELD West Springfield, town (1990 pop. 27,537), Hampden co., SW Mass., on the Connecticut River opposite Springfield; settled 1654, set off from Springfield and inc. 1774. Light manufactures include paper, chemicals, and ignition systems. , Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 2002 Profile Systems, a privately held developer of product data and supply chain management solutions, has selected Edward Mallen to serve as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Mallen has over twenty years TWENTY YEARS. The lapse of twenty years raises a presumption of certain facts, and after such a time, the party against whom the presumption has been raised, will be required to prove a negative to establish his rights. 2. of senior management experience in a number of successful software and technology ventures. Prior to joining Profile Systems, Mallen served as the 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 InterOPS, a provider of managed services for monitoring and managing mission-critical Web environments within the financial services industry, and NetCentric, a developer of Fax over Internet Protocol products for international long distance carriers, next generation carriers, Local Exchange Carriers, Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. and specialized messaging service bureaus. Prior to those positions, Ed also served in various senior management positions within Xionics, now Oak Tech (NasdaqNM:OAKT), Interleaf Desktop publishing software that was widely used for DOS, Windows 95/98, NT, and a variety of Unix-based computers from Interleaf, Inc., Waltham, MA. Interleaf's full-featured program supported a large number of document and image types, including its ability to handle extremely long , and Xerox Imaging, now Scansoft (NasdaqNM:SSFT SSFT Secure Socket File Transfer ). Mr. Mallen replaces Mark Parent, who will remain with the company in the position of Chief Operations Officer/Chief Financial Officer. Founded in 1994, Profile Systems has over 200 active customers in a diverse cross section of industries, including consumer goods consumer goods Any tangible commodity purchased by households to satisfy their wants and needs. Consumer goods may be durable or nondurable. Durable goods (e.g., autos, furniture, and appliances) have a significant life span, often defined as three years or more, and , medical/surgical, automotive aftermarket, and industrial. The company's products include ProSYNC(R) software and MasterDepot(R) hosted product data management and synchronization solutions and ProSAIM(R) Supplier Assisted Inventory Management software for automating replenishment. "We are delighted to have Ed assume the leadership of Profile Systems," says Brad Svrluga, a member of the Profile Systems Board of Directors and Partner at the Berkshires Capital Investors. "Profile Systems has grown its revenue base with an enviable roster of top-notch customers. We are confident that Ed can take the company to the next level of growth given his depth of software industry experience, track record of success and leadership credentials." "Profile Systems is extremely well-positioned in the maturing business commerce marketplace," says Mallen. "It offers just what companies today are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. -- a powerful combination of leading-edge solutions, development and specific vertical industry expertise, and a culture that is focused on serving the customer. I'm extremely excited by this opportunity." The company provides solutions for a number of active product data management and synchronization initiatives, including ECCnet, Canada's multi-industry online product registry, the Health Care EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) The electronic communication of business transactions, such as orders, confirmations and invoices, between organizations. Third parties provide EDI services that enable organizations with different equipment to connect. Coalition's Collaborative Supply Chain Automation Project (COStCAP) and the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association's roll-out of Product Information Exchange Standards (PIES). Active customers include Dana Automotive, The Stanley Works, Procter & Gamble, Hubbell, and Johnson Controls. About Profile Systems Based in West Springfield, Massachusetts The Town of West Springfield (familiarly known as "West Side") is a city[1] in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. It is considered a suburb of Springfield, Massachusetts. The population was 27,899 at the 2000 census. , Profile Systems is a privately held developer of product data and supply chain management solutions for business-to-business electronic commerce. Founded in 1994, the company's products include ProSYNC(R) software and MasterDepot(R) product data management and synchronization solution, and ProSAIM(R) Supplier Assisted Inventory Management software for automating replenishment. The company's customers include Johnson Controls, Dana Automotive, Osram-Sylvania, Hubbell Incorporated and The Stanley Works among others. For more information, visit the Profile Systems web site - www.profilesystems.com or call 413-737-2000 |
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