STATS staat in de startblokken voor groei met de toevoeging van Mergele, die meer dan 15 jaar ervaring heeft met het beheer van zowel openbare als particuliere software-, data- en technologiebedrijven.

CHICAGO – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Vandaag heeft STATS, de wereldwijde leider in sportgegevens en -intelligentie, aangekondigd dat de doorgewinterde software-executive Carl Mergele ingehuurd is als Chief Executive Officer.

Mergele heeft uitgebreide ervaring met het leiden en laten groeien van softwarebedrijven, het leveren van producten van wereldklasse en het verzorgen van uitstekende klantenservice in een aantal sectoren. In november 2016 was Mergele software executive van het beursgenoteerde NYSE-bedrijf Lexmark International, Inc. dat voor 3,6 miljard dollar aan een consortium van private equity-investeerders werd verkocht, na een aantal software-acquisities in de voorgaande vier jaar.

STATS Announces Carl Mergele as Chief Executive Officer

STATS poised for growth with the addition of Mergele, who brings more than 15 years of experience managing both public and private software, data and technology companies.

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Today, STATS, the worldwide leader in sports data and intelligence, announced the hiring of seasoned software executive, Carl Mergele as Chief Executive Officer.

Mergele has extensive experience leading and growing software companies, providing world class products and excellent customer service across a number of sectors. In November 2016, Mergele was a software executive of publicly traded NYSE-company Lexmark International, Inc. which was sold to a consortium of private equity investors for $3.6 billion, following a number of software acquisitions in the preceding four years. In addition to leading software companies as CEO, including Vista-owned companies, Mergele has served as a board member to nearly two-dozen corporate entities.

Mergele will oversee the company’s next phase of growth, empowering STATS’ customers—the most innovative and successful sports teams, leagues, and brands—with the best data, intelligence and technology, giving them an edge over their competition.

“I am thrilled to be joining the STATS team. My commitment as CEO is to focus on providing the best products and service to our customers,” said Mergele. “STATS has the best and broadest sports data and insights in the world, and we will continue to improve and expand our offerings to guarantee our customers have the tools and knowledge they depend on.”

About STATS

STATS is the global leader in sports intelligence, operating at the intersection of sports and technology. The world’s most innovative brands, technology companies, leagues and dozens of world championship teams trust STATS to find their winning edge. STATS combines the industry’s fastest and most accurate data platform with video analysis, sports content and research, player tracking through STATS SportVU®, and a range of customizable digital solutions for brands. The pioneer of live sports data, STATS continues to speed innovation in the industry enhancing both team performance and fan experience. For more information, go to www.stats.comand follow STATS on Twitter @STATSEngage.

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