ProfitCenter Software, a subsidiary of Systemax NYSE: SYX) a leading direct marketer and manufacturer of PCs and PC hardware, announces today that it appointed George Zouvelos to head corporate communications functions.
PORT WASHINGTON, NY (PRWEB) April 15, 2004 -- ProfitCenter Software (PCS), a subsidiary of Systemax NYSE: SYX) a leading direct marketer and manufacturer of PCs and PC hardware, announces today that it appointed George Zouvelos to head corporate communications functions.
"George Zouvelos brings extensive experience in corporate communications, public relations, analyst relations and brand marketing to our company," said Matthew Ehrlich President and CEO of ProfitCenter Software. His diverse background and strategic capabilities will bring enormous value to all aspects of internal and external communications as he helps create, build and expand our corporate brand and profile," added Ehrlich.
During his career Zouvelos has represented some well know companies such as: E*Trade (NYSE: ET), Deloitte & Touche Tohmatsu LLP, The National Venture Capital Association, AAR (NYSE: AIR), Mercator (NASDAQ:MCTR), CEMEX (NYSE:CX), Information Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:IRIC), Authentidate (Nasdaq: ADAT), Liberty Property Trust (NYSE:LRY), IBM (NYSE:IBM), AAR (NYSE: AIR), Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ:RELL), Chicago Board Options Exchange, Chicago Stock Exchange, Commission Junction, Internet Commodities Exchange, eFax , Crutchfield Corporation, Liquidnet ECN, , OptiMark/ Nasdaq super montage, Options Industry Council and AICPA American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
I have represented some truly remarkable Fortune 500 companies in my career, said George Zouvelos, VP Corporate Communications of ProfitCenter Software. After completing my research in CRM, I found that PCS had truly unique value drivers and a competitive product offering. After reading that Hosted CRM is a growing market, according to the research completed by AMR research, and forecasts Hosted CRM solutions will grow to nearly 400 million in 2004 and nearly double to over 725 million in 2005 it became an exciting opportunity. PCS is a great start-up company in an environment of consolidation and migrations to hosted CRM solutions. Simply, I wanted to be part of PCS, have the opportunity to work with CEO Matthew Ehrlich and a company that will some day be seen as a next generation software innovator," added Zouvelos.
Prior to joining PCS, George Zouvelos headed the New York office and was Managing Partner, head of east coast operations and leader of the media and analyst relations practice for the Weiser Group, a Chicago based strategic financial communications firm. Prior to the Weiser Group, Zouvelos was managing Director of Neale-May and Partners, a Silicon Valley based technology firm and headed east coast operations for E*Trade (NYSE:ET). Before leaving the public sector in 1997, Zouvelos was on-camera spokesman for the District Attorney in New York and his agency, and served as a senior communications and political strategist for a wide range of presidential, gubernatorial, congressional and local political campaigns.
About ProfitCenter Software
ProfitCetner Software Inc. is a subsidiary of Systemax (NYSE: SYX) http://www.systemax.com/) and based in Port Washington, New York, ProfitCenter Software, Inc. (PCS) (www.profitcentersoftware.com) is a new entrant in the rapidly emerging market for web-based business automation software. The company delivers the first integrated and scaleable suite of enterprise applications for directly enhancing a company's bottom line. PCS is the first company to recognize the need for software companies to focus solely on the applications and solutions that can directly affect a company's profits.
About Systemax
Systemax Inc. (NYSE: SYX) www.systemax.com has developed an integrated system of branded e-commerce web sites, direct mail catalogs, and relationship marketers to sell PC hardware, related computer products and industrial products in North America and Europe. Systemax is a Fortune 1000 company.
Forward-looking statement:
This press release contains forward-looking statements about the company's performance. These statements are based on management's estimates, assumptions and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. ProfitCenter Software, Inc. and Systemax, Inc. assume no obligation to update these statements. Actual results may differ materially from results expressed or implied in these statements as the result of risks, uncertainties and other factors including, but not limited to: (a) unanticipated variations in sales volume, (b) economic conditions and exchange rates, (c) actions by competitors, (d) the continuation of key vendor relationships, (e) the ability to maintain satisfactory loan agreements with lenders, (f) risks associated with the delivery of merchandise to customers utilizing common carriers, (g) the operation of the company's management information systems, and (h) unanticipated legal and administrative proceedings. Please refer to the Forward Looking Statements section contained in Systemax Inc.s Form 10-K for a more detailed explanation of the inherent limitations in such forward-looking statements.
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Contact:
George Zouvelos, Vice President of Corporate Communications, Direct Dial Tel- 516 608-3016, Cell- (516) 779-3385 gzouvelos@systemax.com
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