SolArc Announces Alan Gunn, Vice President Product Marketing

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SolArc (www.solarc.com), a global provider of commodity trading and risk management solutions, has announced that Alan Gunn has been named Vice President, Product Marketing. In this role, Gunn will oversee all product marketing activities including market assessment and strategic product planning.

Alan Gunn (Photo: Business Wire)

According to Brad Anderson, SolArc CEO, “This new role will enhance our ability to effectively communicate our vision of the next generation of CTRM solutions to customers and the market. Alan’s knowledge of the industry is an important asset to assess market opportunities, define strategic direction, and execute the SolArc vision.”

Gunn joined SolArc in May 2009 to direct the sales strategy for the banking and natural gas market segments. With more than 20 years of experience in energy, technology, and commodities trading and risk management, Gunn’s leadership and expertise has helped position SolArc as an industry leader in these markets.

“Alan’s experience and knowledge makes him uniquely qualified to lead SolArc’s product marketing efforts,” said Steve Odom, SolArc COO. “His expertise in the industry and extensive understanding of SolArc solutions will allow him to have an immediate impact in leading our product marketing strategy.”

Prior to SolArc, Alan served in senior sales management positions with Kiodex and Altra Energy Technologies, and he was responsible for launching and developing offices in London and Singapore for Sungard Kiodex. Gunn has significant expertise in natural gas trading and transportation, and led Vitria and Manugistics into the creation of global energy vertical markets. Gunn is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

About SolArc

SolArc, Inc. is a global provider of commodity trading and risk management solutions for leading companies in commodity-intensive markets. SolArc’s integrated software solution offers customers greater insight and control over their complex commodity supply and trading environments, delivering increased operational effectiveness and profitability at lower risk.

Since 1991, SolArc has become a trusted solution provider for an international clientele of more than 80 leading corporations across a range of vertical industries, including energy, transportation, finance, aviation, agriculture and consumer goods around the globe. SolArc is headquartered in Houston and has offices in Tulsa, Dallas, London and Singapore. For more information, visit www.solarc.com.

The SolArc logo is a registered trademark and SolArc is a trademark of SolArc, Inc. All other marks, names and logos used or referred to herein are the property of their respective owners.

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