Borland appoints Michael King to lead Asia Pacific business
Asia Pacific, Singapore - nov 13, 2006 : Borland Software Corporation (NASDAQ: BORL, www.borland.com), the global leader for Software Delivery Optimization (SDO), today announced the appointment of Michael King as vice president for Asia Pacific.
With more than 10 years of senior management experience in the region, King brings extensive expertise in marketing, sales and finance to the helm of Borland Asia Pacific.
"Michael possesses very strong business acumen and understands the needs of customers very well," said Matt Thompson, vice president of worldwide sales at Borland Software. "Michael has a sterling track record in helping our customers optimize their software delivery processes and deliver on their IT objectives under very challenging conditions. We are extremely confident of his ability to support our valued customers in Asia Pacific and guide Borland's ongoing growth in Asia Pacific."
"I am very optimistic about leading Borland's expansion in the Asia Pacific, especially during this exciting turning point in our company's history," said King. "The Asia Pacific region will be a hotbed of growth with the economic surge fueling competition in the region. Companies will need far greater control and predictability over their software delivery processes, and with our solutions in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Borland will play a very crucial role in the growth of these companies."
King was previously vice president of sales at Borland Japan and was responsible for overseeing the company's sales activities, driving revenue growth and managing key business relationships. He has held several other roles in Borland including managing director of ASEAN and director of Strategic Alliances for Asia Pacific operations.
Before joining Borland, King was at Sterling Commerce where he held several key management positions in the Asia Pacific. He began his career at the IT analyst firm Gartner Group after graduating with a Bachelor of Science and Business Administration from the Ohio State University.
About BorlandFounded in 1983, Borland (NASDQAQ: BORL) is a global leader in application lifecycle management (ALM), providing solutions that make software delivery a more manageable, efficient and predictable business process. Borland provides the software, services and training that enable companies to achieve Software Delivery Optimization and maximize the business value of software. To learn more about delivering quality software, on time and within budget, visit http://www.borland.com.
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