10 September 2007Vivisimo Appoints John Dean as Chief Financial OfficerNew CFO to Lead Company's Financial Growth StrategyPittsburgh, PA—Vivisimo (vivisimo.com), a leading provider of enterprise search software and expertise, today announced the appointment of John Dean to chief financial officer, effective immediately. In this role, Dean will lead the company's financial strategy and oversee various aspects of its operations. Prior to the appointment, Dean held significant operating and financial management positions throughout his career. Most recently, Dean served as senior director of corporate development at Network Appliance, Inc., where he led the company's strategic planning and analysis group. "We are delighted to bring Dean on board and strongly believe his tremendous talent and proven leadership will be a valuable asset to the company," said Raul Valdes-Perez, CEO of Vivisimo. "Dean shares our vision for Vivisimo through a combination of strategic growth and a consistent focus on profitability. We feel very fortunate to have him be part of our management team and look forward to working with him." "I'm thrilled to be given the opportunity to achieve new levels of success for the company as it aggressively executes its growth strategy," said Dean. "Vivisimo is clearly riding a strong wave of momentum given its recent OEM partnerships, major new customers, and international expansion. I look forward to working with the executive team to continue this progress while exploring new opportunities that extend the brand and reinforce our leadership." Prior to joining Network Appliance, Dean was vice president of finance at Spinnaker Networks and held significant operating and financial roles at The Procter & Gamble Company.
About VivisimoVivisimo does search right by combining the simplicity and innovation of consumer search with the flexibility and control of enterprise software. The company works with customers to understand their goals and quickly deploy solutions that maximize the business value of information—with an interface users love. Vivisimo serves its global client base through headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, and Paris, France, and partners throughout the world. Please visit vivisimo.com to learn more about us and visit our Search Done Right blog to learn more about enterprise search. ### |
