WAKEFIELD, Mass., Jan. 14, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Edgewater Technology, Inc. ("Edgewater" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:EDGW), an innovative technology management consulting firm, announced earlier today that John Flavin has joined the Company as Senior Vice President of Strategic Services and Accounts.
"We are pleased to have John join our organization," said Shirley Singleton, President and CEO of Edgewater Technology. "With more than 20 years of expertise in the information technology market, John brings proven leadership and client relationship capabilities that will be vital as Edgewater expands its national presence. Within this role, John's senior leadership role will range from strengthening the Company's presence in the New York Metro region to providing executive direction to drive growth and scalability within the organization's national Web Analytics practice."
Prior to joining Edgewater, Mr. Flavin was a Vice President of Outsourcing Services at Capgemini focused within the Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Distribution and Life Sciences Industries. Within this role, he also provided leadership to the North American sales team.
Mr. Flavin has also held other executive level roles such as Group Vice President for Business Development and Client Management at Keane. While there, he played an integral part within the organization by managing the company's sales and delivery of application software and consulting services. He was also a key leader and contributor to the company's growth from a $60 million regional organization to $250 million national organization in the early '90's. In addition, he assisted with the integration of strategic acquisitions.
John was also the Chief Operating Officer at Waltham, MA-based LavaStorm, a niche software engineering firm for highly complex and data intensive Internet-based applications and President and CEO of Brainstorm.
About Edgewater Technology
Edgewater Technology, Inc. is an innovative technology management consulting firm. We provide a unique blend of premium IT services by leveraging our proven industry expertise in strategy, technology and corporate performance management. Headquartered in Wakefield, MA, we go to market by vertical industry and provide our clients with a wide range of business and technology offerings. To learn more, visit www.edgewater.com or call 800-410-4014.
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