Seasoned sales executive joins industry leading data quality and data integration company.

Tampa, FL– December 7, 2008– DataMentors, the industry leading full-service data quality and management solutions (SaaS) company, announced today the appointment of Peter Giraldi as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Peter brings more than 30 years of sales expertise to DataMentors. Most recently he was President of InfoUSA’s Reseller Group where he reversed declining revenues.  In addition, Pete was President of Donnelley Marketing, where he successfully orchestrated three sizable business acquisitions. Prior to Donnelley, he was a Vice President at Dun & Bradstreet.

Mr. Giraldi will be a vital addition to DataMentors’ executive steering committee, providing valuable insight into corporate direction and business strategy.  In addition, the company’s sales and marketing groups will report directly into him. 

"I have known Pete for more than twenty years, leaving no doubt about the leadership vision he brings to our organization.  His breadth of knowledge is beyond reproach and we are most fortunate to count him a member of our highly respected group of professionals. Pete’s leadership style is a great match with the team and very complementary to the level of professionalism our clients expect from our sales and service organization," said Robert Orf, DataMentors' president.

Giraldi said, "I am looking forward to working with the DataMentors team.  Bob and I share the same belief regarding DataMentors potential.  The next few years present tremendous growth opportunities for the company.  Fortunately, with a superior team of industry leading professionals already in place, much of the heavy lifting has been done for me, allowing me to focus my attention on maximizing growth.”

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