AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gazzang, the big data security experts, today announced the appointment of Peter Schlosser as vice president of worldwide sales.
Schlosser is a seasoned executive with more than twenty years of experience leading high-performing teams in sales, business development, marketing and operations, from start-ups to mid-size organizations in the commercial and public sector. At Gazzang, Schlosser will draw on his expertise in big data, analytics, data integration and quality and enterprise services to expand the company’s direct and indirect sales efforts.
“Gazzang is one of the strongest brands in big data security and boasts an impressive roster of customers including some of big data’s earliest adopters,” said Schlosser. “We have a tremendous opportunity in front of us, and I look forward to building on the company’s success working alongside our customers and partners.”
Prior to Gazzang, Schlosser was vice president of sales at Talend, a provider of open source data integration and management software. He joined the company from SunVest, where he was vice president of field operations contributing to $1 billion in annual sales and converting 78 projects during his tenure. Schlosser has also held executive sales and marketing roles at Lawson/Intentia, marchFist (USWeb/CKS), Packard Bell/Reveal and Asymtrix.
“Peter brings a wealth of experience in big data and open source that will help us identify and seize new opportunities in this rapidly expanding market,” said Larry Warnock, CEO of Gazzang. “We’re excited to have him lead our expanding, global sales force.”
About Gazzang
Gazzang provides data security solutions and expertise to help enterprises protect sensitive information and maintain performance in big data and cloud environments. Our technology enables SaaS vendors, health care organizations, financial institutions, public sector agencies and more to meet regulatory compliance initiatives, secure personally identifiable information and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data and systems. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas and backed by Austin Ventures and Silver Creek Ventures. For more information, visit www.gazzang.com.
