Martin Hill Appointed Country Manager for the U.K. at Lawson
LONDON, UK, Feb. 17, 2010 - Lawson Software announced today that Martin Hill has been appointed country manager for the U.K in addition to his current role of vice president of marketing EMEA. In his regional role, Hill will take responsibility for maintaining and developing links with local Lawson user groups, regional media and analyst organizations, consulting companies and resellers to support Lawson Business Units in the region. In this role he will also act as spokesperson for Lawson in the U. K. and support relationships with customers and prospective customers. He continues to report to Travis White, senior vice president of marketing.
Hill joined Lawson ten years ago and now has over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing and enterprise software industry. His previous experience includes roles in production management, project management, consulting, training, pre-sales and sales. While at Lawson, Hill has held senior roles as vice president of product marketing and currently as vice president of marketing EMEA, shaping marketing strategies and directing marketing execution.
“We are very pleased to appoint Martin as our new country manager for the U.K.,” said Eric Verniaut, executive vice president of M3 industries for Lawson. “His industry experience and broad view of Lawson’s business across the globe will help to strengthen relations with our customers in the U. K. His knowledge of the regional market combined with the industry-focused approach of Lawson allows us to better anticipate and meet the expectations of our customers. I’m sure they will appreciate having Martin focused on making their experience with Lawson even better.”
“I am excited by the opportunity to take on the role of country manager,” says Hill. “I’m looking forward to working closer with our customers individually and through the user groups in the U. K. I want to help our customers derive more value from the products and services that Lawson provides to help make them stronger.”
About Lawson Software
Lawson Software provides software and service solutions to 4,500 customers in manufacturing, distribution, maintenance, healthcare and service sector industries across 40 countries. Lawson's solutions include Enterprise Performance Management, Supply Chain Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Asset Management, Human Resource Management, and industry-tailored applications. Lawson solutions assist customers in simplifying their businesses or organizations by helping them streamline processes, reduce costs and enhance business or operational performance. Lawson is headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., and has offices around the world. Visit Lawson online at www.lawson.com. For Lawson’s listing on the First North exchange in Sweden, Remium AB is acting as the Certified Adviser.
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Eva Richter
EMEA Media
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Clea Herrmann
PR/ Firefly Communications
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