Skywire Software appoints Kimberly Horner director of business development Veteran business leader to focus on deepening channel partnerships worldwide
FRISCO, TX – April 2, 2008 – Skywire Software, a leading global provider of software and services to the insurance, financial services, and legal and professional services industries, today announced the appointment of Kimberly Horner as director of business development for worldwide channel sales. Horner will report directly to Mike McCurley, Skywire Software’s vice president of worldwide sales.
In her new role, Horner will focus on building and expanding Skywire Software’s channel sales in support of the company’s domestic and international growth targets. Skywire Software is a rapidly expanding software company with a global presence, with 650 employees and more than 2,400 customers in 45 countries worldwide.
“Skywire Software is a market leader in the verticals we serve, and our experience, expertise and penetration in these markets offer a compelling value proposition to channel partners,” said Horner. “Our partner program gives systems integrators, resellers, and consulting firms the opportunity to increase revenue with best-in-breed products and services that complement their own offerings. I look forward to working with our partners to grow revenue and strengthen market presence worldwide for the entire channel while serving the needs of our joint customers.”
Horner brings more than 14 years of key business development and channel sales experience to her new role. Prior to joining Skywire Software, she held senior business development, channel sales and marketing positions with Voyence, Inc., DataCore Software and Sterling Software. Most recently, she was responsible for building revenue-generating channels for Crossroads Systems, Inc. Horner has an MBA from Pepperdine University and a BA from Texas A&M University.
“Kimberly is a proven relationship builder and sales leader in the software industry, adding bench strength to our expanding channel program,” said McCurley. “She will bring her expert knowledge of the market to bear on solidifying our presence among the key verticals we serve. As a company, Skywire Software is committed to retaining the best talent available. Kimberly’s addition to our team is an example of our commitment to building the best team in the business and providing deep domain expertise to our partners and customers.”
About Skywire Software Skywire
Software is a leading, global software company serving the insurance, financial services, legal and professional services industries. The company develops software applications that help companies integrate processes, people and information. With products and services that address the specific business needs of select verticals, Skywire Software’s customer-centric business model – the basis for everything it does from research and development to account management and product support – and its talented workforce enables the company to deliver innovative software 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.