Fiachra OSullivan Appointed as new VP Business Development for Comcourse Corporation
Comcourse Inc., a leader in the Career College Market, continues to attract major talent from the corporate world as they continued their rapid growth and plans for expansion.
(PRWEB) June 19, 2005 -- Comcourse, Inc. announced today that Mr. Fiachra OSullivan has agreed to serve as their VP of Business Development. Mr. OSullivan has over 10 years experience in the fields of sales and business development. Upon emigrating from Ireland in 1994, Fiachra began his career as a Financial Consultant with Merrill Lynch in San Francisco. As Vice President of Business Development for the AST StockPlan, Fiachra implemented an aggressive sales campaign resulting in ASTs eventual acquisition by Smith Barney.
While at Smith Barney, Fiachra worked as a Corporate Client Group Director, and effectively developed new business relationships for the firm with companies such as Google, MGM Mirage and Chevron Texaco. Mr O'Sullivan attained his BA and MA in Economics from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland in 1994. In 2004, he completed a year long residential study program at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California.
I have always wanted to work in the area of Education and Comcourse provides the perfect vehicle for me. I can use my background in business and finance to help keep the company on track in terms of growth and profitability. And I can help bring new products and services to market, like their amazing Learning Bridge, one of the best and most cost-effective LMS programs out there." Mr. OSullivan added, Its really an amazing opportunity to be part of a company that in a few short years has emerged as the leader in the Career College marketplace. I look forward to helping them continue to grow and lead."
James Chellis, Chief Executive Officer, said, We are very excited to add Fiachra to our Executive Management Team. He brings an extensive background in sales and sales management, business development in a highly competitive market, and a real understanding of the needs of the Career Colleges we serve. All this is coupled with a vision for the future that is completely in synch with Comcourse. He will help us continue to aggressively compete and grow at a fast pace, and help bring new products and services to our current and future Partner Schools." Mr. Chellis added, With his background and connections in the public financial markets, Fiachra can also help drive us when we need to move in that direction."
About Comcourse
Comcourse, Inc. was founded in 1994. Thousands of students have completed Comcourse classroom trainings, videos and used their related simulations and more than 6,000,000 copies of their MCSE and CCNA study guides are in print. Today, Comcourse partners with colleges to offer turnkey online programs that are fully-hosted and branded for the schools. These programs include Allied Health, Information Technology, and Business. They provide The Comcourse Synergy Experience that includes the latest methods and technology in blended online courses and course management. For more information, visit www.comcourse.com or email david@comcourse.com.
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