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SySys adds Janus and OppenheimerFunds Veteran Kevin Smith as Senior Vice President and Shapes Executive Team for Future Growth

^{Published on 2011-01-13 11:01:22 - Market Wire}
 

DENVER--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--SySys recently announced the appointment of Kevin Smith as Senior Vice President of Business Strategy. Smith is responsible for managing SySysa™ strategic initiatives, relationship management and forging future business partnerships and strategic opportunities. An industry veteran, Smith brings several years of business strategy, e-business marketing and operational experience in the asset management business to the SySys executive team.

"Ia™m thrilled to join such a progressive firm as SySys. The SySys leadership team is the most efficient, client-focused team Ia™ve seen in years and Ia™m honored to help shape the firm for future growth"

Andrew Christensen, SySys CEO, said, aWea™ve known Kevin for several years dating back to when he was a valued SySys client from Janus. The entire SySys team as well as our client partners are thrilled Kevin has decided to join us. Kevina™s knowledge and passion for this business is just the right addition wea™ve been looking for to round out our already strong executive leadership team while supporting our growth and future partnerships.a

Prior to joining SySys, Smith served as Vice President of Business Technology at OppenheimerFunds, Inc. Before joining OppenheimerFunds, Kevin enjoyed a successful career as Director and Assistant Vice President of e-Marketing at Janus Capital Group (NYSE: JNS). Kevina™s career at Janus included leadership positions in various strategic initiatives, operations, client service, project management office, vendor management and e-marketing. Overall, Kevin brings over 20 years of financial services experience to SySys.

aIa™m thrilled to join such a progressive firm as SySys. The SySys leadership team is the most efficient, client-focused team Ia™ve seen in years and Ia™m honored to help shape the firm for future growth,a said Smith.

Other Executive Team Moves within SySys

In addition to recruiting Smith, SySys recently made some key internal promotions to further solidify its executive leadership team. SySys veteran Will Taylor was recently promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Shelly Zgrzemski was named Chief Administrative Officer. Longtime SySys technology expert Ben Hobgood continues as Chief Technology Officer. David Freese, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development, continues to run the Austin, TX office.

aBen, Will, Shelly and David have been instrumental in shaping SySys into what it is today and I couldna™t ask for a more complete and balanced executive team,a said Christensen, CEO. aWith the addition of Kevin Smith and the recent internal changes/promotions, Ia™m confident this firm is ready to help our clients embrace the bright future we see coming in 2011 and beyond.a

About SySys

SySys is the preferred web and print technology partner for financial services companies that seek a competitive edge by keeping their clients informed and engaged.

Based in Denver, Colorado, SySys has focused on developing Internet technology for the investment industry since 1993. The company fields a team of financial services and technology experts who speak the complex language of the mutual fund industry. SySys helps its partners enhance their brand by enabling them to automate their client and marketing communications with relevant, up-to-date investment data and content.

FundSysa", SySysa™ technology platform, consists of tools and optional modules that enable marketing teams within asset management companies to take full control of their communications. FundSysa" makes it easy to automate a host of tasks, including data-intensive reporting requirements, web content, print production, and campaign management and tracking. The goal is to level the playing field, giving enterprises a web presence that is competitive with those of the largest firms in the industry.

For more information, visit [ www.SySys.com ].