Rani Christie Joins Euler Hermes ACI As Regional Vice President

Euler Hermes ACI - the partner for trade credit solutions - has announced the formation of a fourth U.S. sales region, as well as the hiring of a new regional vice president to oversee the Southern Region.

Euler Hermes ACI (PRWEB) February 23, 2006 -- the partner for trade credit solutions – has announced that Rani Christie has joined the company as Regional Vice President for the Southern sales region. The announcement hails the addition of a fourth sales region for the company, which is the oldest and largest provider of trade credit insurance solutions in North America.

The new Southern Region – which will encompass the states of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas – will be headquartered out of Dallas, Texas. The decision to provide an increased support network for the sales force was made in an effort to “ensure maximum account management coverage to policyholders nationwide,” said Euler Hermes ACI National Sales Director John Pontin.

Christie is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in corporate finance and investment management. He brings a wealth of experience to Euler Hermes ACI, including leading the sales teams at Digiscript and Private Business Inc. He also has extensive knowledge of finance issues, having been an investment banker earlier in his professional career. “I personally sought Rani for this position based upon his extensive sales management and financial analysis skills,” Pontin said. “It is a pleasure to have him within our sales team at Euler Hermes ACI.”

Christie said his immediate goals include acclimation to the market and immersion into his new corporate structure. “I want to quickly understand the resources and support available to make the Southern Region a successful part of our sales and distribution network,” he said.

Joe Ketzner, Euler Hermes ACI Executive Vice President – Commercial, heralded both Christie’s arrival and the addition of the fourth sales region. “In looking forward, we have a solid team of sales managers to direct and drive a new sales and service culture within the organization in our quest to further expand the market opportunities in North America. Rani is a substantial addition to that team.”

For more information about Euler Hermes ACI and the company’s products and services, visit www.eulerhermes.com/usa.

Euler Hermes is the worldwide leader in credit insurance and one of the leaders in bonding and guarantees. With 5,400 employees in 41 countries, Euler Hermes offers a complete range of services for the management of customer receivables. The North American subsidiary (Euler Hermes ACI) is headquartered in Owings Mills, MD. For more information visit www.eulerhermes.com/usa.

Euler Hermes, a subsidiary of AGF and a member of Allianz, is listed on Euronext Paris. Standard & Poor’s rates the group and its principal credit insurance subsidiaries AA-.

Press Contact:
Rick Ostopowicz
Euler Hermes ACI Public Relations and Communications Specialist
Phone: (410) 753-0652

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