MIS AG Names James T. McCarthy Director of Sales, N America

MIS AG, a global provider of business intelligence solutions, announced that they have named James T. (Jim) McCarthy director of sales, North American partner channels. In this role McCarthy will strategically develop and enhance MIS AG's technology, consulting and systems integration partnership programs and conduct joint business planning and marketing efforts with MIS AG's partners. "Our approach is to work with partners who, along with MIS AG, are able to offer a collaborative business intelligence package of hardware, software and services," said Anthony Politano, chief executive officer, MIS USA. "The addition of Jim further enhances our ability to rapidly grow the partner programs in the U.S. His proven track record of building winning partnerships is a significant asset to MIS AG."

McCarthy has more than 17 years of experience in business development and information technology. Before joining MIS AG, McCarthy was Director of Solutions Business Development for RCM Technologies, where he established partnership programs with Microsoft, Compaq, Dell, Cable & Wireless and Informix Software. Prior to RCM, McCarthy held a variety of roles with systems integrators including business development, practice management, project management and consulting. McCarthy holds a master's in business administration from Seton Hall University and a bachelor of science in management from Fairleigh-Dickinson University. "MIS AG has built a strong portfolio of products and services that appeal to its world-class customers and partners," said McCarthy. "It's these assets that attracted me to MIS AG. I look forward to contributing to a company that has the type of reputation our current and future partners are seeking in a solutions provider."

About MIS AG

MIS AG is recognized as an emerging global player in the development and application of management planning and analysis systems. The company provides innovative software for business-to-business management, business intelligence and comprehensive customer support and training. Over 600 employees worldwide, operating from 21 offices internationally, support more than 15,000 users in 800 leading companies including DaimlerChrysler, Hewlett-Packard Company, Samsung and Bayer. With an average annual growth rate exceeding 40 percent, MIS AG reported sales of $30 million in 1999. Founded in 1988, MIS (Manager Information Systems) AG's headquarters are located in Darmstadt, Germany, with US offices in New Jersey and California.

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