(Source: Business Wire)
ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANSS), a global innovator of simulation software
and technologies designed to optimize product development processes,
today announced that Joshua Fredberg has joined the ANSYS senior
management team as the vice president of marketing. Fredberg will play
an integral role in furthering the Company's vision and strategy,
enhancing ANSYS global marketing initiatives, and leading all aspects of
the Company's branding.
Fredberg brings a rich, diverse background in engineering and technology
to the ANSYS leadership team. Before joining ANSYS, Fredberg was senior
vice president of product and market strategy at Parametric Technology
Corporation (PTC), where he worked on industry strategy, marketing and
business development. Prior to joining PTC, he held leadership roles
with both ARIBA and Andersen Consulting Strategic Services.
"Over the last few years, a combination of strategic acquisitions and
internal development has enabled ANSYS to create the broadest and most
integrated multiphysics platform in the simulation space," said Jim
Cashman, ANSYS president and CEO. "Josh's expertise and demonstrated
leadership will enable us to take the next steps in expanding and
further penetrating our customer base, ultimately bringing simulation
software to everyone involved in product development. We are very
pleased to have him join the ANSYS family."
"I believe in the ANSYS vision and am pleased to be joining the team,"
said Fredberg. "ANSYS is uniquely positioned with the people, products
and expertise to help designers address challenges early in the
development process across multiple disciplines, and unlock
unprecedented value."
Fredberg has a B.S. in electrical engineering from Tufts University, an
M.S. in systems engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, and an
M.B.A in finance from The Wharton School.
About ANSYS, Inc.
ANSYS, Inc., founded in 1970, develops and globally markets engineering
simulation software and technologies widely used by engineers and
designers across a broad spectrum of industries. The Company focuses on
the development of open and flexible solutions that enable users to
analyze designs directly on the desktop, providing a common platform for
fast, efficient and cost-conscious product development, from design
concept to final-stage testing and validation. The Company and its
global network of channel partners provide sales, support and training
for customers. Headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., with
more than 60 strategic sales locations throughout the world, ANSYS, Inc.
and its subsidiaries employ over 1,600 people and distribute ANSYS
products through a network of channel partners in over 40 countries.
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