dated BMC News about Don Baird!
I wonder just how close Bob Beauchamp and Don Baird (now at Exobox Technologies to Head Global Sales Division) got during the years that Don Baird was working at BMC?
BMC Software Continues Forward with Its Aggressive Plans for Latin America; Names Two New Executives to its Management Team
Business Wire , May 14, 2001
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2001
Latin America Viewed as Strongest Growth Area for BMC Software
Continuing forward with its commitment to the Latin American market, BMC Software Inc., (NYSE:BMC) the leading provider of enterprise management, today announced the expansion of its Latin American management team with the appointment of two executives. Don Baird, a seasoned veteran of BMC Software has been appointed to the position of vice president, sales and operations for Latin America. Additionally, Javier Carrique joins BMC Software as country director for Argentina (1).
"BMC Software has seen remarkable success in Latin America over the past year, making this our fastest growing new region," said Bob Beauchamp, president and chief executive officer for BMC Software. "The opening of our Argentina office last month, and now the appointments of Don and Javier, demonstrates just how important we view this region, as we strive forward to expand our market share even further with solutions that will enable these customers to become more competitive within their country and Internationally as well."
In his new position, Baird will oversee BMC Software's sales organisations in Latin America, including offices in Brazil, Mexico and Argentina. Baird is a seasoned veteran of BMC Software, having joined the company in 1987. Serving in a variety of sales and management positions throughout his career, Baird brings to the table more than 25 years of sales and management experience. Previous roles at BMC Software that lend to his experience internationally include European marketing director, director of sales for Germany and director of north american sales, Western Division. Prior to joining BMC Software, Baird was with IBM for 13 years where he focused primarily on sales and marketing.
New to BMC Software, Carrique will be responsible for overseeing the company's operations in Argentina, including spearheading the growth of its newly announced Argentina office. A native Argentinean, Carrique brings valuable knowledge to BMC Software of the culture and business needs of those in Argentina. Prior to joining BMC Software, Carrique was with Informix Software, based in Argentina, working in a variety of sales management roles. Additionally, he was also a member of NCR Argentina holding sales and management positions in its financial division.
BMC Software's objective in Latin America is to deliver solutions that allow enterprises to be more competitive in local and international markets. Through the optimization of technological infrastructures, BMC Software's customers will be able to reduce their administration costs and raise their service and performance levels, allowing their business processes to satisfy current market needs.
About BMC Software
BMC Software Inc. (NYSE:BMC), is the leading provider of enterprise management solutions that assure business availability -- maintaining and optimizing business-critical systems with automated infrastructure management and unique service management capabilities. BMC Software is a member of the S&P 500, with fiscal year 2001 revenues exceeding $1.5 billion and offices worldwide. For more information, please visit BMC Software's Web site at www.bmc.com.
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(1) Please refer to the April 16, 2001, release entitled, "BMC Software Leverages Deregulation by Expanding its Latin American Presence; Opens New Office in Argentina" for additional information on the Argentina office.
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