SAN MATEO, CA--(Marketwired - Sep 17, 2014) - AtHoc, Inc., the leader in network-centric interactive crisis communication systems, today announced the appointment of Jim Hoppe to the position of vice president of commercial sales. Previously, Hoppe headed up Strategic Accounts and Initiatives for HP Software's Americas Sales team, with a primary focus on delivering value to HP's most strategic U.S. customers across the HP Software portfolio.
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The addition of Hoppe to the AtHoc team further accelerates the company's rapid growth in bringing innovative, next generation safety and security solutions to the commercial, industrial, and healthcare markets. His experience in creating go-to-market strategies around mobility, cloud, and security will further accelerate our growth as AtHoc deploys its solutions through multiple secure cloud and hybrid deployment options within its growing non-government client base.
Hoppe brings nearly 20 years of sales, marketing and exceptional leadership experience to AtHoc. In addition to driving strategic accounts and initiatives at HP, he also served as the Chief of Staff for the Americas Software sales team, and previously as Vice President of inside sales for HP Software in the Americas. Prior to joining HP, Hoppe served in sales leadership roles at EMC software and Legato Systems. He started his post-college career as a United States Naval Officer, specializing in communications and navigation. Hoppe graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts in economics and earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Santa Clara University.
"We are thrilled to have Jim as an integral member of the AtHoc executive team," said Guy Miasnik, CEO. "Jim brings tremendous passion, strategic depth and high-tech sales leadership that will compound our growth as the undisputed and trusted global leader in crisis communication solutions for security and safety."
"I am extremely excited to join the AtHoc team," said Hoppe. "The combination of a talented and visionary leadership team, exceptional products, and the focus on helping customers protect their most valuable assets, their people, represents an incredible opportunity."
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AtHoc is the recognized leader, innovator and trusted partner in network-centric interactive crisis communication systems. AtHoc's products are used for physical security, business continuity, employee protection, personnel accountability, staff recall and regulatory compliance for military, homeland security, government, healthcare, industrial and commercial organizations. AtHoc was recently awarded Government Security News' (GSN) award for Best Mass Notification System and has also been recognized by Gartner, Inc. as a leader in its Magic Quadrant for Emergency Mass Notification Services and by IHS Inc. as The Fastest Growing Mass Notification Software Supplier. For more information about AtHoc, please visit www.athoc.com.