USA: 3TIER Appoints New Vice President of Global Sales

3TIER, a world leader in renewable energy risk analysis, announced that Jerry Schwartz has joined the company as vice president of global sales.

Mr. Schwartz is a former Microsoft international sales executive with over 15 years of senior leadership experience directing global sales and marketing strategy in diverse software, Internet services, and enterprise solution markets. The appointment reflects the maturation of 3TIER’s international market presence, with a footprint that now includes North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific regions.

 “The demand for 3TIER’s services is increasing rapidly around the world, and we’re fortunate to have someone with Jerry’s energy and experience to propel that growth,” said Craig Husa, 3TIER’s chief executive officer. “He has the expertise to help us navigate complex overseas markets, while ensuring that 3TIER delivers the same level of exceptional client service around the globe.”

Mr. Schwarz was formerly director, office of international affairs at Microsoft, where he managed critical issues escalation and engagements with governmental and non-governmental entities for the Asia Pacific, Latin American, and Indian regions. He also has a successful track record of driving global opportunities and building revenue streams throughout Europe, Asia, and the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China.

 “The Seattle area is rich with dynamic companies that have extraordinary international growth potential,” said Mr. Schwartz. “But, 3TIER stands out as a company that is uniquely well-positioned to capitalize on an emerging global imperative: the need to more reliably manage the opportunities and risks of renewable energy.”

Mr. Schwartz has also held senior executive positions at Fox Communications as well as at award-winning software companies iCopyright.com, Design Intelligence, and Midisoft. He holds a JD and MBA in Business and International Law from the University of Puget Sound and a LLM in International Taxation from Salzburg University in Austria.

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Offshore WIND staff, March 29, 2012