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Eric Applegate Joins Locus Technologies as the Director of Sales
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| Source: Locus Technologies
SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - August 31, 2009) - Locus Technologies (Locus), the industry
leader in web-based environmental software, announced today the appointment
of Eric Applegate as the Director of Sales. Reporting to Neno Duplan,
President and CEO, Mr. Applegate is tasked with driving Locus' continued
global sales success.
Before joining Locus, Mr. Applegate held numerous positions at
salesforce.com where he was consistently recognized for his ability to
drive customer success and evangelize the enterprise cloud computing model.
Prior to salesforce.com, Mr. Applegate lent his expertise to numerous
internet startups with responsibilities ranging from business development
aimed at Fortune 100 companies to training and leading marketing teams. He
holds a Bachelors Degree from the University of California, San Diego, in
Economics with an emphasis on Global Energy.
Mr. Applegate will lead a talented group of sales and environmental
professionals in exploring new market opportunities for Locus. Pioneering
its web-based environmental applications in 1997, Locus became the first
software company to deliver enterprise environmental applications through
cloud computing. Locus' software, including Locus EIM, is used at many
Fortune 100 companies and remains the leader in on-demand environmental
data management solutions. In furthering Locus' commitment to ensuring
customer success, Mr. Applegate, along with the entire Executive team, will
use feedback from these key customers to direct the company's development
efforts and overall strategic vision.
"The market opportunity in front of Locus is tremendous," said Mr.
Applegate. "We are witnessing truly exponential growth in demand for
cloud-based environmental software focused on environmental data
management, compliance, sustainability, and greenhouse gas and water
reporting. Locus gives its customers the ability to plug into web-based
software, a product that is the result of ten years of continuous
development and enhancement. As a result, our customers are over and over
reporting almost immediate gains in operational efficiency, cost savings,
and information security. From a sales standpoint, this is an exciting
message to deliver."
"We are excited to have Eric join us during this dynamic time for Locus and
our industry," said Neno Duplan. "I eagerly anticipate putting to use
Eric's skills as a strong leader and salesperson. As we prepare for
continued success in this ever-changing industry, Locus will benefit from
the expertise and leadership that Eric brings to our management team."
ABOUT LOCUS TECHNOLOGIES
Locus Technologies provides businesses with the power to be green
on-demand. Locus offers robust and cost cutting environmental software
solutions via Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) to some of the world's largest
companies. Locus' EIM on-demand environmental data management system is the
marketplace leader for web-based environmental database solutions for water
and air. Locus' ePortal, an on-demand environmental portal, known for its
strong business analytics, environmental risk management and team
collaboration, is fast becoming the preferred choice for environmental
managers around the world.
For more information, visit http://www.locustec.com or email to:
sales@locustec.com.