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Mandriva appoints Jean-Philippe Maurin Vice-President Sales
Mandriva strengthens its sales division to further its growth with the arrival of Jean-Philippe Maurin
A solid background in IT sales experience enables Jean Philippe Maurin to bring to Mandriva his talents in strategic thinking and new activity management.
A graduate of the Institut Supérieur de Gestion, Jean-Philippe Maurin started his career in companies now under the flag of the ATOS group. In 1992 he joined BMC to manage strategic accounts and participate in the launch of Patrol. In 1999 he set up and organised the sales division of VERITAS (SYMANTEC) and was then involved in the GRIDXPERT development before joining WYSE to set up a sales department dedicated to major accounts.
The appointment of Jean-Philippe Maurin fits into the global sales development strategy of Mandriva.
"We are delighted to welcome Jean-Philippe to our team. With his experience and professionalism we are convinced he will attain his objectives and consolidate Mandriva's position as a major player in the French and international markets," said Mandriva CEO Hervé Yahi.
About Mandriva
Mandriva, formerly known as Mandrakesoft, is the publisher of Mandriva Linux, an easy-to-use and innovative operating system. It is one of the most popular Linux editions in the world. Dedicated to making open source technologies accessible to all users, the company offers a full range of products and services to individuals, enterprises and government organizations. Mandriva products are available online in 80 languages and in more than 140 countries through dedicated channels. Headquartered in Paris, France, the company is publicly traded on the Euronext Marché Libre.
More information at: http://www.mandriva.com
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