“In support of its aggressive market development plan,
Penguin Computing Inc., leading provider of reliable Linux systems
for Internet serving, today announced that veteran high-tech sales
executive Rick Blair has joined the company as vice president of
sales. Blair brings to Penguin Computing more than 15 years of
progressive leadership in sales, product management and development
of enterprise accounts with industry innovators Iomega Corp. (NYSE:
IOM) and Apple Computer Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL).”
“The addition of a vice president of sales is a milestone that
illustrates the successful execution of Penguin Computing’s
strategy to form a seasoned management team that can drive its
efforts to expand its business and take advantage of growing
markets for Linux servers. Blair will manage the continuing
expansion of Penguin Computing’s sales force as the company
continues to grow its revenues throughout the United States and
internationally. His appointment closely follows the opening of a
sales office in Atlanta and naming of an eastern regional sales
manager and comes as the company looks to establish a greater
presence overseas.”
“Rick’s record in working with top-tier technology companies
speaks for itself. His experience selling multimillion-dollar
hardware and software solutions will be a vital asset as Penguin
Computing continues to expand its customer base and penetrate the
enterprise market,” said Chairman and CEO Sam Ockman. Before he
joined Penguin Computing, Blair was Iomega’s senior director of
worldwide business development.”