SuSE changes American team

Nuermberg 25 Jan 00 SuSE Linux AG has changed its US management team. The U.S. management team now includes Dirk Hohndel, Chief Technology Officer (worldwide); Stefan Wintermeyer, Director of Worldwide Support; Chris N. Simmons, VP, Marketing and Sales; and Jan Fuxell, Director of U.S. Operations.

arc Torres, who led the U.S. operations for the past year, is leaving to pursue new challenges. During Torres' tenure, he grew the U.S. organization 200% and achieved a 350% U.S. sales increase.

Hohndel has been VP of Strategic Development until his recent appointment as CTO. He has a strong background in IT consulting and has been leading SuSE's consulting unit in Frankfurt. His previous enterprise sector experience includes AIB Software Corporation, PLATINUM Technology, and Deutsche Bank. Hohndel is Vice President of the XFree86™ project, a technical milestone for Linux development.

Chris N. Simmons, who has been leading SuSE U.S. marketing for the past year, has 17 years of high tech industry experience in both Asia and North America in the areas of management, international business, and marketing. She holds an MBA in International Business & Marketing.

Jan Fuxell, who has been with SuSE U.S. since its inception, has been an integral part of its operation, responsible for financial management, legal, and human resource management. He holds an MBA in Marketing.

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