FastSpring Names Mike Ventrella New Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales

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Mar 09, 2015, 11:00 ET

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Global digital e-commerce leader FastSpring (FastSpring.com) has announced the addition of executive Michael Ventrella to its team as the company's new SVP, Worldwide Sales.

As the provider of one of the world's most popular all-in-one cloud-based e-commerce, merchandising and fulfillment platforms, FastSpring supports clients across the globe, and Ventrella will bring to FastSpring's constantly expanding global sales efforts over two decades of experience as a highly respected Technology and Software Management Executive. Ventrella brings to his new role a proven career of leading companies and developing sales teams to increased market share and value for shareholders in new and emerging markets alike.

"We're delighted to have Michael join our team," commented FastSpring CEO Chris Lueck. "He brings a foundation of truly impressive technology and SaaS/software sales expertise to FastSpring, and his enthusiasm and experience will provide new opportunities and achievements to our sales team and its efforts in 2015 and beyond."

Ventrella's career includes nearly 20 years in the embedded computing and enterprise software markets, and prior to joining FastSpring, he was the VP of Sales at ReadSoft. He was also previously the SVP of Sales and General Manager at Enea AB. His career also includes notable industry accomplishments for such companies as WindRiver Systems (Intel), VMIC (GE), and Harris Corporation.

"I'm privileged to join the FastSpring team," comments Michael Ventrella. "And I'm excited to lead its talented and award-winning sales division to even greater growth, achievement, and effectiveness in the days ahead."

At home with both technology, sales, and the places where they intersect, Ventrella holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Clarkson University. He also attended the Professional MBA program at the University of Rochester's William E. Simon School of Business.

About FastSpring

FastSpring provides a highly acclaimed, all-in-one, cloud-based e-commerce and subscription billing platform that's specifically designed to meet the needs of software, SaaS, and other online service companies. FastSpring creates a seamless, fully branded purchasing experience that accomplishes a variety of crucial services, including: leveraging tools that increase client revenues across all customer touchpoints; gathering key customer-centric data, leveraging multiple payment methods, global currencies and languages; offering intelligent gateway routing logic for optimum card acceptance; managing fraud/chargebacks, sales tax and VAT collection; robust reporting; and providing an award-winning 24/7 client service experience.

To find out more, please visit www.FastSpring.com.

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