CATALYST APPOINTS NEW VP OF SALES AND MARKETING EMEA

Catalyst International, a global provider of software solutions and services that optimise the enterprise supply chain, has announced the appointment of Steve Barker as their new Vice President of Sales and Marketing, EMEA.

Steve has over 20 years Sales & Marketing experience in providing customers with software solutions to business issues and has held various management roles with leading ERP companies. He joins Catalyst from SSA Global were he was responsible for new business sales. Previous key roles include; Managing Director of Itelligence (UK), Channel Manager at SAP & Business Development Manager at Plaut Consulting.

James B. Treleaven, Catalysts President and Chief Executive Officer, comments, We are delighted to have appointed someone of Steves calibre to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing in EMEA. Steve brings many years experience to the role and we are confident he will ensure we continue to meet our growth objectives in EMEA.

On his appointment at Catalyst, Steve Barker comments, For more than 25 years. Catalyst has been a leader in the warehouse management software market, both directly and by association with SAP. Catalyst enjoys the loyalty of an impressive customer base that continues to invest in its solutions. The company has invested significantly in its software products and has expanded solutions to cover all aspects of supply chain execution. Catalyst has also developed its SAP consulting capabilities and provides innovative complimentary RF Solutions. Through combining these elements, Catalyst provides complete supply chain solutions that help our customers maintain their competitive edge and our industry experience adds significant value.

Steve Barker concludes, Catalyst is positioned for growth throughout 2005, both organically and through acquisition. We have ambitious expansion planned for this year which will further reinforce the organisations presence in the EMEA and Global marketplace.