CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
24 January 2007
Company News
Kubotek USA Focuses Management Team on Growth; Names Robert W. Bean as EVP and Mark Parent as COO
Kubotek(R) USA announced that the company is taking advantage of changing dynamics within the CAD/CAM market to position the organization for broader growth. Making an entrepreneurial shift in its executive talent, Kubotek USA has appointed Chief Operating Officer Robert W. Bean as executive vice president charged with driving strategic initiatives in major account relations, technology innovation, and industry partnerships. Vice President of Finance Mark Parent succeeds Bean as COO. In addition to his current responsibilities, Parent will lead the expansion of sales and distribution channels and oversee marketing initiatives to capitalize on new market opportunities.
"Kubotek USA is in a unique position to capitalize on a market shift for intuitive tools that improve user flexibility and company productivity," said Naotake Kakishita, president and CEO of Kubotek USA. "Bob Bean and Mark Parent bring incredible talent and energy to their new roles and will take the company to a new level of market leadership and technology innovation."
In his new position, Bean will broaden his role as a technology evangelist. "The industry's response to exciting advancements in direct modeling validates the need for more productive and interoperable design tools," explains Bean. "I'm looking forward to working much more closely with our customers and strategic partners to realize the tremendous potential of Kubotek's technology."
" Kubotek USA has secured a strong market position with its loyal customer base, strong sales channel, creative technology partners, and talented employees," said Parent. "Our company understands the market is eager for innovation and ready for change. Kubotek USA has the vision, the plan and the talent to take advantage of shifting needs in the design and manufacturing community."
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