Press Release
MSC.Software Appoints David Jones as Vice President of Corporate Services
SANTA ANA, Calif. - January 11, 2006 - MSC.Software Corp. (OTC: MNSC), the leading global provider of virtual product development (VPD) solutions including simulation software and services, today announced the appointment of David Jones, an experienced enterprise executive, as the vice president of corporate services. Mr. Jones' responsibilities will include global services, technical support, documentation, and product services.
"I am pleased to announce the appointment of David Jones as VP of corporate services for MSC," said Glenn Wienkoop, president and chief operating officer, MSC.Software. "In this role David will manage global services, technical support, documentation and product services. His primary focus will be driving continuous improvements and profitability on a corporate basis. David's proven track record in high technology, his leadership in the services industry, and his successful enterprise experience will ensure MSC's continued success in our services business. I am pleased to welcome a proven industry leader to MSC."
Bill Weyand, chairman and CEO, MSC.Software stated, "As MSC completes the final stage of building our global executive management team, I am pleased to welcome David who brings worldwide expertise in enterprise business and added-value services, and completes a strategic part of being the leader in VPD Solutions."
David Jones joins MSC.Software from Sun Microsystems where he held the position of chief technologist for the global data center practice in the client solutions organization providing leadership and definition to the solutions brought to market as well as providing support to strategic global projects. Prior to this role, Mr. Jones held several critical leadership positions at Sun including principal engineer, US data center solutions director and chief architect of the Western field organization. His valuable experience in the Industry is diverse and includes parallel processing research for a major oil company, clinical trial systems for life sciences, as well as research for the USDA. Mr. Jones has 20 years of experience in architecture, engineering and IT management with degrees and credentials in chemistry, computer science, and computer engineering from the University of Irvine and California State Polytechnic University.
About MSC.Software Corporation
MSC.Software (OTC: MNSC) is the leading global provider of virtual product development solutions, including simulation software and services, that helps companies make money, save time and reduce costs associated with designing and testing manufactured products. MSC.Software works with thousands of companies in hundreds of industries to develop better products faster by utilizing information technology, software, services and systems. MSC.Software employs more than 1400 people in 23 countries. For additional information about MSC.Software's products and services, please visit www.mscsoftware.com.
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