LumiData Hires Director of National Accounts
LumiData Hires Director of National Accounts to Meet Growing Demand for Its Innovative Suite of Downstream and Upstream Software Solutions
Minneapolis, MN—October 20, 2008
LumiData, a demand intelligence specialist providing retail demand information for consumer goods companies, announces the appointment of Michael Adrian as Director of National Accounts.
"LumiData is experiencing significant growth in its client base and the interest we are generating requires a capable hand—someone with extensive supply chain management experience who can speak directly to the point-of-sale needs of our clients," notes Ransom Stafford, President and CEO, LumiData. "Michael, who was awarded "Rookie of the Year" honors for his world-wide sales performance with Epicor Software Corporation, has demonstrated exceptional sales, marketing, communication and business development capabilities in the consumer goods industry."
As Director of National Accounts, Adrian will be responsible for increasing LumiData's capacity to market LumiData's SOLYS demand management intelligence solution to Fortune 1000 consumer goods companies. Adrian previously served as Business Development Representative and Sales Territory Manager at Epicor Software Corporation where he sold ERP solutions to a variety of manufacturing verticals.
Adds Stafford, "Michael brings a wealth of experience in supply chain management, which is critical to extending our market position because we pride ourselves on developing software solutions that are based on the needs of both retailers and consumer goods companies." Concludes Stafford, "At LumiData, experienced and knowledgeable professionals are critical to our enterprise. SOLYS delivers a wide variety of point-of-sale data across downstream and upstream business functions and integrates the data into reports that promote communication between retailers and sales teams - ultimately benefiting consumers. Michael understands the time-sensitive demands of this industry and the pressures put upon consumer goods companies. He will play a critical role in ensuring the needs of our clients are addressed by our adaptive and innovative software solutions."
Adrian earned a B.S. in Aeronautics from the University of North Dakota.
About LumiData.
LumiData is a demand intelligence specialist providing retail demand information that assists Fortune 1000 consumer goods companies to evolve their business strategies. LumiData's combination of software applications and client services creates demand planning solutions utilized to drive sales and marketing strategies that increase revenue, increase margins, enhance brand visibility and strengthen market positions. LumiData's SOLYS is a comprehensive, adaptive software solution that delivers seamless and actionable point-of-sale information across downstream and upstream business functions-bridging the gap between data and decisions.