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Product category: Application integration
News Release from: Laplink Software
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial Team on 01 December 2005

Former Microsoft Director Joins Laplink
Software

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Mark Chestnut, former Microsoft Senior Director, OEM Business Development, will head Laplink's OEM division as SVP Business Development and Corporate Sales.

Laplink Software is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Chestnut as SVP Business Development and Corporate Sales Mr Chestnut brings 16 years' management experience at Microsoft, including 9 years in Microsoft's OEM division, where he led Microsoft's worldwide OEM marketing group and most recently directed worldwide OEM business development

"We are delighted to add Mark to the Laplink management team," said Thomas Koll, Laplink CEO.

"His experience at Microsoft and his success in directing channel activities make him a perfect fit for Laplink".

"We have always had a strong relationship with our OEM, reseller, and VAR partners".

"Now, with Mark at the helm, we will be able to deliver our channel partners an even higher level of support and put more resources into developing new and more rewarding strategic alliances." Mr Chestnut will manage Laplink's North American corporate sales and business development, and will also direct the company's worldwide OEM activities.

He joins Koll, who was formerly Vice President of Microsoft's Network Solutions Group, as one more Microsoft alumnus now at Laplink.

"This is a very exciting time for our company," added Randall Clark, Laplink COO.

"Laplink has enjoyed a true renaissance over the last two years in terms of product development".

"With an impressive portfolio of connectivity products now in place, it is perfect timing to have Mark join us".

"Given Mark's proven track record as a successful strategist, we're definitely looking forward to positive results from this newest addition to our team.".

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