Ravi Gopinath appointed CEO of Geometric Software

Geometric Software Solutions Company Ltd has announced that on September 21, 2006 that its Board of Directors has appointed Dr Ravi Gopinath as the Company's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment reflects the company's on-going succession planning process and is effective October 04, 2006. Dr Ravi Gopinath succeeds Manu Parpia, who will continue serving as Vice Chairman & Executive Director of the Company.

As a result of an extensive global search, the Company's Board of Directors believe it has chosen an outstanding leader who will guide the Company's efforts to expand the markets it addresses and seek new opportunities in the growing PLM and engineering services industry around the globe.

In welcoming Dr Ravi Gopinath to the company, Manu Parpia said, "This step is clearly a defining moment for Geometric. Ravi has an outstanding track record in the PLM and engineering services industry. He will bring in a fresh approach and insights which I believe are essential for Geometric to achieve its full potential as a world class specialised solutions and services company by adding greater value to its customers. I look forward to working with Ravi to accelerate our growth by increasing customer satisfaction, addressing new markets and building a scalable organization."

"Geometric represents a great opportunity and I am excited to be a part of this Company. Manu and his team have created a unique position for Geometric which assumes greater significance as the engineering services segment in India acquires momentum. I look forward to working with Manu to leverage this platform by adding more value to Geometric’s customers and enhancing shareholder value." said Dr Gopinath.

Prior to accepting the position at the Company, Dr Gopinath served as head of the Engineering and Industrial Services (EIS) strategic business unit of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

Source : Equity Bulls

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