GlobalLogic Hires Veteran Executive Mark Kizzar to Lead New Business Unit

-- Seasoned Executive Will Lead GlobalLogic's New Media & Commerce BU

SAN JOSE, California, May 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- GlobalLogic today announced that veteran executive and consultant Mark Kizzar has joined the company as head of their new media and commerce business unit. Kizzar will help GlobalLogic clients transform their legacy businesses into digital companies.

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Kizzar's appointment demonstrates GlobalLogic's focus on the growing media and commerce markets, which are becoming major adopters of cutting-edge technology solutions.

With close to 30 years in the sales and technologies fields, Kizzar brings extensive experience in manufacturing, technology, energy, industrial and life sciences to GlobalLogic. In his previous role as Accenture's Managing Director for Orange County CA, Kizzar was part of a practice that grew from $5M to more than $150M in sales in two years. Prior to Accenture he was vice president of sales at HP Enterprise Services.

"Mark is a leader who can inspire our clients that desire a better grasp of the digital market," said Chief Revenue Officer, Rajesh Radhakrishnan. "He gives us the necessary leadership and experience to expand and anchor our presence in a new market that is growing enormously."

Kizzar will report directly to Radhakrishnan.

"I'm excited for the opportunity to work on expanding GlobalLogic's footprint into these fast growing new markets," said Kizzar. "GlobalLogic will do extremely well in media and commerce and I look forward to helping GlobalLogic grow."    

Kizzar earned a BS in math and physics from Ouachita Baptist University, graduated from EDS' Systems Engineering School and has a Certificate in Strategy Value Creation from the London Business School.

As a leader in software R&D services, GlobalLogic is focused on product development innovation. GlobalLogic leverages its global experience and expertise in design and engineering to build partnerships with market-defining businesses and technology leaders who want to make amazing products, discover new revenue opportunities and accelerate time to market.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic is a full-lifecycle product development services leader that combines deep domain expertise and cross-industry experience to connect makers with markets worldwide. Using insight gained from working on innovative products and disruptive technologies, we collaborate with customers to show them how strategic research and development can become a tool for managing their future. Headquartered in the United States, GlobalLogic operates design and engineering centers around the world, extending the benefits of its authentic global presence to customers in digital media, electronics, healthcare, infrastructure, finance, retail, and telecom industries. The company works with both start-ups and industry leaders, including many of the world's top hardware, software, and consumer brands.

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