Powell Brings over 20 Years of Leadership Experience and a Record of Success in High-Growth Technology Markets
SAN JOSE, Calif. - April 20, 2009 - Fat Spaniel Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of management and information services to the renewable energy industry, announced Matthew Powell joins the company as chief executive officer (CEO). Mr. Powell was most recently CEO at Q-layer, a pioneering cloud computing software start-up which was acquired by Sun Microsystems in January, 2009.
“Matt brings a perfect combination of talent, energy, and experience to Fat Spaniel,” said Christiaan Beekhuis, founder, president and CTO of Fat Spaniel Technologies. “His background has shown high-growth and leadership success in early stage and public companies with a driven, results-oriented focus.”
“Matt’s history includes a tremendous breadth of experience and success in high-growth technology companies,” said David Lincoln, Managing Partner for Fat Spaniel Technologies investor at Element Partners. ”His understanding of critical business dynamics and his proven ability to drive rapid globalization is going to help Fat Spaniel identify and take advantage of new markets and strategic opportunities.”
Before Q-layer, Mr. Powell was president and CEO at Determina, Vernier Networks, and Siliquent Technologies. He has an extensive track record of growing revenues, forging partnerships with industry leaders, and building highly effective global teams at companies such as Cisco Systems, StrataCom, and Netro Corporation. Mr. Powell has an MBA from the Wharton School and a B.A. cum laude from Tulane University.
“Fat Spaniel is on an exciting path in one of the most globally significant industries,” said Matt Powell, CEO of Fat Spaniel Technologies. “My goal is to help ensure that the company reaches its full potential. Fat Spaniel will continue to be the company that provides unrivaled services and solutions, and helps make renewable energy the #1 choice. The next couple years will be all about growth-expanding our technology, our partnerships, our global footprint, and our value to our customers.”
About Fat Spaniel Technologies
Based in San Jose, California, Fat Spaniel Technologies, Inc. is the leading independent provider of management and information services to the renewable energy industry. Solar power producers, financiers, system integrators, and OEMs take advantage of Fat Spaniel’s Internet-based software service to increase energy output, reduce operations and maintenance costs, contain risk, and increase the return on investment of renewable energy projects. Fat Spaniel is a trusted third-party monitoring service provider that enables remote plant diagnostics and maintenance; revenue-grade data for billing, REC trading, and performance-based incentive collection; and a compelling platform for energy visualization. Fat Spaniel solutions are deployed in 20 countries and over 2,200 locations across the globe. With our partners and customers, we share the vision of a world where renewable energy is the first and best energy source. For more information about our company, please go to www.fatspaniel.com.
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