Skywire Software Appoints Mike McCurley Vice President, Worldwide Sales
Veteran sales leader will focus on broadening footprint of leading enterprise software company in key vertical markets and driving continued expansion worldwide
FRISCO, TX - January 9, 2008 - Skywire Software, a leading global provider of vertical enterprise software and services, today announced the appointment of Mike McCurley as vice president of worldwide sales. McCurley, who previously served as Skywire Software's regional vice president of sales, will report to CEO and President Patrick Brandt.
In his new position, McCurley will guide the company's global sales force, and will focus on broadening Skywire Software's footprint in all key vertical markets, including insurance, financial services, legal and professional services, and healthcare. Skywire Software offers a broad spectrum of component-based software and professional services, helping companies in key vertical markets solve a wide range of business challenges.
"Mike brings tremendous breadth of knowledge and experience to his new role at Skywire Software," said Brandt. "His sales track record and proven management skills add immediate and significant benefit to our rapidly expanding business. Having begun his career in the insurance industry, he is intimately familiar with the operations and business needs of the market, as well as the requirements of our customers in other high-growth verticals. He is a tremendous asset to Skywire Software's customers."
McCurley joined Skywire Software in March 2007 following the company's merger with Docucorp International. He brings more than 17 years of industry and leadership experience to his new role, including nine years in direct sales and sales management positions for software and professional services organizations. McCurley previously held positions in life underwriting and health claims at State Farm Insurance, and worked in marketing and market research at TIG Insurance. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of La Verne and an M.B.A. in marketing from Pepperdine University.
"Skywire Software has built a strong reputation as a premier leader in delivering innovative vertical software and services that enable our customers to solve mission-critical business challenges," said McCurley. "It is our goal to make the company an even stronger force in the industries we serve. I am pleased to have this opportunity to help drive Skywire Software's continued growth as we further expand our reach throughout North America and internationally.
"At Skywire Software we pride ourselves on providing an outstanding customer experience," added McCurley. "I look forward to working with our team to strengthen and enhance that focus. It is our customers' continued success that will ultimately drive Skywire Software's rapid growth in the coming year and beyond."
About Skywire Software
Skywire Software is a leading software company serving the insurance, financial services, health care, utility, legal and professional services industries. The Company develops industry-specific software products that help companies integrate processes, people and information. With products and services that span a range of key functions, including rating, rules, underwriting, business intelligence, agency management, data movement, and enterprise-wide document automation and compliance, Skywire Software is dedicated to providing an unparalleled customer experience to more than 2,400 customers in 45 countries worldwide. For more information, contact Skywire Software at 1-800-735-6620 or visit www.skywiresoftware.com.