MARKETWORKS HIRES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF TECHNOLOGY
Vance Brings Depth of Technology and Broad Architecture Experience
ATLANTA (January 6, 2005) – Marketworks, a multi-channel e-commerce solution provider, today announces it has hired a new Vice President of Technology, Rob Vance. Rob brings over 18 years of experience in planning, developing and deploying high performance mission-critical systems. Most recently, he served as vice president of technology at Healthprolink, where he managed operations and staff from project concept to full production release and revenue generation. Vance will be responsible for building upon Marketworks’ existing services and driving new technology programs, ultimately benefiting Marketworks’ multi-channel sellers.
Vance has held senior roles in two other successful technology companies, Speakeasy, Inc and AOL. His accomplishments include driving cross-team adoption of test environments and systems management guidelines and launching a suite of products on five unique platforms.
“Rob’s experience in technology program development and launches is a great addition to our team, especially as we continue aggressive growth within the e-commerce industry,” said Ken Powell, CEO of Marketworks. “His exceptional technical track record and mentoring skills will propel our company to the forefront of technological advancements within our industry.”
Vance also holds two U.S. Patents, one for integrating access to proprietary and Internet resources and another for providing subscribers with access to customized content areas.
“I see Marketworks as the ultimate company where I can best apply my experiences and skills. They are already at the helm of the multi-channel e-commerce industry and to come on board at this exciting time when Internet commerce is exploding is very exciting,” explains Vance. “I look forward to harnessing Marketworks’ momentum in revolutionizing e-commerce with innovative solutions for our customers and partners.”
About Marketworks
Marketworks is a technology and marketing services company that empowers businesses to implement and successfully manage a multi-channel online business. Through major marketplaces, shopping comparison sites, search engines, and storefronts, Marketworks delivers access to more than 400 million shoppers each month. Marketworks powers more than 4,000 businesses in 37 countries from its offices in the US, U.K., Germany and Australia. Atlanta-based Marketworks was awarded eBay’s 2005 Star Developer Award for facilitating more product listings than any other provider.
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