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Avangate Appoints John Keating as Senior Vice President of Services and Support
Experienced SVP Brings Over 15 Years of Digital Commerce and SaaS Industry Expertise
Redwood City, CA - November 17, 2014 - Avangate, the leading Digital Commerce solution provider trusted by thousands of Software, Cloud and Online Services companies to grow their business worldwide, today announced the appointment of John Keating as Senior Vice President of Services and Support.
"We are laser focused on helping innovative companies launch and grow online revenue streams. John's expertise in multi-channel commerce and customer success will help us address the needs of the rapidly growing software and online services market," said Carl Theobald, President and CEO of Avangate. "John has a proven track record with over 15 years of experience leading services and support organizations at many fast growth companies and his deep knowledge of e-commerce will be a great benefit to our customers."
"The proliferation of online services demands a fully featured digital commerce solution that fosters long-term customer relationships," said John Keating, Senior Vice President, Services and Support at Avangate. "Avangate is redefining commerce for online service providers and software companies, enabling them to get to market quickly and sell globally. I look forward to helping drive and accelerate revenue for Avangate's customers."
Prior to joining Avangate, Keating was Vice President of Professional Services for the Americas at hybris Software, an SAP company. As the first North American employee of hybris, Keating oversaw sales, marketing, human resources and professional services as part of a successful expansion into the Americas region. After the acquisition of iCongo, Keating accepted responsibility for the combined services teams in the Americas, a role he retained after a subsequent acquisition of hybris by SAP. Prior to hybris, Keating was Director of Hosted Services at Orbitz and saw that organization through its initial public offering.
More information on the Avangate team can be found on the dedicated management team page.
About 2Checkout (now Verifone)
Verifone is the payments architect shaping ecosystems for online and in-person commerce experiences, including everything businesses need – from secure payment devices to eCommerce tools, acquiring services, advanced business insights, and much more. As a global FinTech leader, Verifone powers omni-commerce growth for companies in over 165 countries and is trusted by the world’s best-known brands, small businesses and major financial institutions. The Verifone platform is built on a four-decade history of innovation and uncompromised security, annually managing more than 12B transactions worth over $500B on physical and digital channels.
Verifone’s 2Checkout platform is an all-in-one monetization solution helping clients drive global sales growth across online channels. Its digital services, including global payments, subscription billing, merchandising, taxes, compliance and risk, help clients stay focused on innovating their products while delivering exceptional customer experiences.
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