SunGard K-12 Education Appoints New CEO and Names Chief Commercial Officer
Bethlehem, Pa. (PRWEB) July 07, 2015 -- Today, SunGard K-12 Education announced changes in key leadership positions. This transition is aimed at focusing the organization on student outcomes with an achievement-oriented approach and rededicating it to holistic anytime, anywhere learning.
Effective June 29, Frank Lavelle has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO) of SunGard K-12 Education, reporting to Mike Borman, CEO of SunGard Public Sector and Education. Mr. Lavelle, who previously led SunGard K-12, brings industry knowledge, a passion for education, and more than 30 years’ experience in leadership roles to his new position. “Frank’s optimistic, can-do leadership style has been one of the hallmarks of his success,” says Russ Fradin, president and CEO of SunGard. “His experience in education, healthcare, and technology will be invaluable to the SunGard K-12 team. It’s great to welcome him back to SunGard.”
Additionally, Adam Eberle has joined SunGard K-12 Education as chief commercial officer. Mr. Eberle, who reports to Mr. Lavelle, is responsible for all sales and marketing efforts at SunGard K-12. A strategic thinker, entrepreneur, and thought leader, Mr. Eberle has extensive experience in K-12 education and sales leadership and a proven track record of success in sales leadership and growth. “Adam brings the industry knowledge and the competitive drive to our organization that will help fuel growth,” says Mr. Lavelle. “He leads from the front and is a great addition to the SunGard K-12 executive team.”
According to Mr. Borman, these new members of SunGard K-12’s Leadership Team will help the thriving organization advance to the next level as it leverages modern technology and its more than four decades of experience in supporting student achievement. “Education is rapidly evolving. Schools across the nation are using technology to innovate education—whether it is mobility, cloud, administrative and learning management systems, or social media integration. We must stand alongside our educators and deliver elegant, insightful solutions built on modern technology and proven approaches,” says Mr. Borman. “This must be supported by a dynamic, best-of-breed sales and marketing organization that understands our customers’ needs and supports student achievement in schools.”
About SunGard K-12 Education
SunGard K-12 Education offers software solutions designed to help teachers, administrators, and parents support student achievement. The company serves more than 8 million students at almost 1,400 districts across the nation. PLUS 360 is a single integrated suite of software solutions for the management of student information, assessment and curriculum, special education, and financial and human resources. The suite—which provides district staff with anytime, anywhere access to important district information—can be deployed to work together or implemented as stand-alone systems to help meet educational goals and requirements. For more information, visit SunGard K-12 Education at sungardk12.com.
About SunGard
SunGard is one of the world’s leading financial software companies, with annual revenue of $2.8 billion. We provide solutions for financial services, the public sector and education. Our software is delivered via Software as a Service (“SaaS”), in the cloud and on premises, surrounded by an extensive suite of service offerings. Through the depth and breadth of our solution portfolio, global capabilities and domain expertise, we are uniquely capable of supporting virtually every type of financial organization, including the largest and most complex institutions in the world. SunGard’s approximately 13,000 employees proudly serve over 15,000 customers in more than 100 countries, bringing fresh ideas and inventive solutions to help our customers adapt and thrive. For more information, please visit http://www.sungard.com.
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Lori Hixon, SunGard K-12 Education, http://sungardk12.com, +1 (610) 849-7274, [email protected]
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