SmartBrief, Inc. Names Eric Solat to Vice President, Association Partnerships
NOVEMBER 14, 2006 -- Business development expert Eric Solat has been named vice president of association partnerships for SmartBrief Inc., the nation’s leading electronic business news aggregation service. In this role, Solat will lead the company’s efforts to develop new business partnerships with associations and professional societies in the U.S. as well as manage and grow relationships with the company’s 50 existing association partners. The announcement was made by Rick Stamberger, SmartBrief President and CEO, to whom Solat will report.
Prior to joining SmartBrief, Solat was vice president of global custody services for Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS). At ISS, Solat led the sales, marketing and business development of all products and services that ISS provides to Custodian Banks worldwide. His leadership helped create state-of-the-art advances in the processing of shareholder communications to the investment community.
“Eric’s demonstrated ability to make ISS a product leader in the global marketplace, as well as his track record in servicing high-profile client needs, make him the ideal candidate for this position,” said Stamberger. “We feel confident that Eric will help guide SmartBrief with the same savvy and strategic thinking that propelled him to success in the financial service sector.”
Solat holds a B.A. in accounting from The State University of New York at Binghamton and an M.B.A. in international business from Hofstra University. He lives in Potomac with his wife and three daughters.
About SmartBrief, Inc.
Founded in 1999, SmartBrief is the nation’s leading electronic business news aggregation service. Its 55 customized e-mail news services, all created in exclusive partnership with leading trade associations, professional societies and corporations, reach a total audience of more than 1 million professionals in 18 industries. A privately held company, SmartBrief’s partners include leading organizations in advertising, aviation and aerospace, biotechnology, telecommunications, media and entertainment, retail and consumer products, business, insurance, finance, education, distribution, health care, travel and hospitality, and other industries.
Contact:
Genet Garamendi
(510) 523-4220
genet.garamendi@gmail.com
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