SAN JOSE, Calif., April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Fat Spaniel Technologies, Inc., the leading provider of critical information services for distributed energy generation systems, today announced that Gordon Smith has joined the company's executive team as vice president of marketing. Bringing more than 20 years of senior management and marketing experience to the new position, Smith will drive Fat Spaniel's product and channel marketing, corporate communications and strategic partner development efforts.
"Gordon brings invaluable experience in developing and executing strategic marketing for high-growth companies, a clear fit with Fat Spaniel's own business goals," said Chris Beekhuis, president and CTO of Fat Spaniel Technologies. "As Fat Spaniel continues to pursue its strong growth trajectory, Gordon will be able to apply that expertise to better serving our customers and partners including distributed utilities, renewable energy equipment manufacturers, and system installers worldwide."
"With a technology offering that delivers value across the entire distributed energy marketplace, Fat Spaniel has an impressive opportunity to make a major contribution to renewable energy. The company has already achieved the leadership position in providing critical information services to the burgeoning renewable energy industry," said Gordon Smith. "I'm here to help deliver to the company's full potential by building on Fat Spaniel's success to date and continuing to bring to market solutions that meet the needs of our partners and customers."
Prior to joining Fat Spaniel, Gordon Smith held VP of Marketing roles at three entrepreneurial IT companies: Orbital Data, Speedera Networks, and UKIAH Software, all of which had successful exits through acquisition. Through his work at these companies, Smith has had broad exposure to global markets and distribution channels. Throughout his career, Smith has received accolades for his ability to help drive the growth of innovative technology businesses. He holds an MBA in international business and marketing from York University in Toronto, Canada.
Fat Spaniel transforms previously invisible energy data into usable information -- in such forms as dashboards, alerts and reports - enabling improvements to system performance, maintenance, accountability, visibility and profitability.
The company is also a member of the BP Solar Technology Pathway Partnership team that was recently awarded funding from the US Department of Energy's Solar America Initiative.
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