Key Hires in Research & Development, Sales,
and Marketing Help Position American Software for the Future
American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA) today announced the
addition of three industry leaders to help accelerate the company’s
growth, product development and awareness. Kevin McInturff,
executive vice president of research and development, Alex Price,
senior vice president, alliance partners and sales, and Shawn
Reynolds, executive vice president of marketing, have joined the
company.
Recent global events highlight the importance of supply chain
and its impact on the financial success of a company, regardless of
industry or size. American Software and our brands of supply chain
solutions - Logility, Demand Solutions, and NGC Software - each
have been entrusted by many of the world’s largest brands to lead
them as they modernize their supply chains during this time of
disruption. American Software companies have a strong history of
delivering the right solutions for their markets with unbeatable
customer success. Today’s announcement demonstrates the company’s
commitment to growth and leadership in supply chain technology.
Kevin McInturff joins to lead the American Software global
research and development team, delivering innovative solutions for
Logility, Inc., Demand Management, Inc. and New Generation
Computing, Inc. customers. With a passion for product engineering
and agile practices, Kevin is charged with working closely with
customers, industry leaders and internal teams to accelerate the
company’s product roadmap and deliver the supply chain solutions
that the industry needs today and that will ensure success in the
future. Prior to joining the company, he helped build the product
development group at Deluxe Corporation from just two developers to
an organization of more than 300.
Alex Price, senior vice president, alliance partners and sales,
is charged with growing our partner program and accelerating growth
across the global indirect channel. Most recently Alex was global
vice president, alliances, channels & technology ecosystem
strategy at Blue Yonder where he was responsible for strategic
partnerships and the development of a digital ecosystem of
partners.
Shawn Reynolds, executive vice president, marketing, will lead
global marketing strategy, manage brand awareness, and develop
programs that drive the success of the company’s products and
services. Shawn is an accomplished executive with more than 20
years of successfully leading world-class marketing organizations.
Prior to joining the company, he was chief marketing officer at
enosix, an ERP integration provider. He also has held roles as
chief marketing officer at Telit Wireless as well as global vice
president at SAP responsible for leading the company’s global
marketing for digital supply chain.
“The pace of business is increasing and growing more complex
driven by the events around us,” said Allan Dow, CEO and president,
American Software. “American Software and our brands Logility,
Demand Solutions and NGC Software all have a strong history of
delivering success. Today’s announcement highlights our commitment
to accelerating the pace of innovation and growth across the
American Software portfolio. Each of these leaders brings
tremendous experience and domain expertise to help keep our
momentum moving forward.”
About American Software, Inc.
Atlanta-based American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA),
delivers innovative AI-powered supply chain management and advanced
retail planning platforms. Logility, Inc., a wholly-owned
subsidiary of American Software, is accelerating digital supply
chain optimization and advanced retail planning from product
concept to customer availability and companies transform their
supply chain operations to gain a competitive advantage. Recognized
for its high-touch approach to customer service, rapid
implementations and industry-leading return on investment (ROI),
Logility customers include Big Lots, Husqvarna Group, Parker
Hannifin, Sonoco Products, Red Wing Shoe Company and VF
Corporation. Demand Management, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Logility, delivers affordable, easy-to-use Software-as-a-Service
(SaaS) supply chain planning solutions designed to increase
forecast accuracy, improve customer service and reduce inventory to
maximize profits and lower costs. Demand Management serves
customers such as Siemens Healthcare, AutomationDirect.com and
Newfoundland Labrador Liquor Corporation. New Generation Computing,
Inc. (NGC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Software, powers
the digital supply chain to enable brand owners and retailers to
maximize revenue and profit by accelerating lead times,
streamlining product development, and optimizing sourcing and
distribution. NGC customers include Brooks Brothers, Carter’s,
Destination XL, Fanatics, Foot Locker, Jockey International,
Lacoste and Spanx. The comprehensive American Software supply chain
and retail planning portfolio includes advanced analytics, supply
chain visibility, demand, inventory and replenishment planning,
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Integrated Business
Planning (IBP), supply and inventory optimization, manufacturing
planning and scheduling, retail merchandise and assortment planning
and allocation, product lifecycle management (PLM), sourcing
management, and vendor quality and compliance. For more information
about American Software, please visit www.amsoftware.com, call
(800) 726-2946 or email: ask@amsoftware.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are
subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a number
of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those anticipated by statements made herein. These factors
include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic
conditions, technology and the market for the Company's products
and services, including economic conditions within the e-commerce
markets; the timely availability and market acceptance of these
products and services; the Company’s ability to satisfy in a timely
manner all Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) required
filings and the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations adopted under that
Section; the challenges and risks associated with integration of
acquired product lines and companies; the effect of competitive
products and pricing; the uncertainty of the viability and
effectiveness of strategic alliances; and the irregular pattern of
the Company's revenues. For further information about risks the
Company could experience as well as other information, please refer
to the Company's current Form 10-K and other reports and documents
subsequently filed with the SEC. For more information, contact:
Vincent C. Klinges, Chief Financial Officer, American Software,
Inc., (404) 264-5477 or fax: (404) 264-5298.
American Software® is a registered trademark of American
Software, Inc.; Logility® is a registered trademark of Logility,
Inc.; Demand Solutions® is a registered trademark of Demand
Management, Inc.; and NGC Software® is a registered trademark of
New Generation Computing, Inc. Other products mentioned in this
document are registered marks, trademarks or service marks of their
respective owners.
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