GlobalLogic Appoints Accomplished Technology Executive Mike DeVries as Chief Marketing Officer

Software Executive's Record of Innovation to Help GlobalLogic Extend Market Leadership in Software R&D Services. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) June 08, 2011 - McLean, VA - GlobalLogic, the leader in software R&D services, today announced it has appointed Mike DeVries as chief marketing officer. An accomplished technology executive with more than 25 years of marketing and business development experience, DeVries will further build the GlobalLogic brand as a global leader in software R&D services.

DeVries comes to GlobalLogic with a highly successful background in multiple technology-driven industries. Prior to joining GlobalLogic, he served as chief operating officer of GoodData, a high-profile Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business intelligence firm, and as CEO of Instill, a spend analytics solution provider that was successfully acquired by iTradeNetwork in 2008. DeVries has also held executive leadership positions at Wakesoft, Versata and Persistence Software; and he was integral in founding the strategic consulting and investment firms, Powershift Partners and 3Hill Ventures.

"I have dedicated my career to identifying and to nurturing innovation, and believe strongly in the opportunity in front of GlobalLogic - having twice been a client of the firm," said DeVries. "The roots of this company are in helping customers accelerate IP to market. The team, vision and strategy behind GlobalLogic are world-class, and I'm excited to contribute to the company's future success."

"We feel exceptionally fortunate to land an executive of Mike's caliber as our CMO," said Peter Harrison, CEO of GlobalLogic. "His background speaks volumes about his expertise in marketing and business strategy, and his relationship as a former client gives him a deep and unique understanding of our mission and vision."

About GlobalLogic
GlobalLogic is home to more than 4,000 of the world's brightest minds, delivering innovation to leading technology organizations around the globe. Fortune 100 technology leaders as well as cutting-edge emerging companies rely on GlobalLogic to build innovative software that provides a competitive edge in the global economy. With global innovation hubs on three continents, GlobalLogic allows clients to tap an unmatched talent pool located in state-of-the-art labs that deliver leading-edge cloud, mobile, SaaS, and social applications. The company is connected globally by its award-winning "Velocity" innovation platform, and its teams thrive on Agile collaboration. Backed by tier-one investors Goldman Sachs, NEA, and Sequoia Capital, GlobalLogic is headquartered in the US and has offices in Argentina, Germany, India, Israel, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit: www.globallogic.com.

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