Vertex Hires Executive to Lead Expansion in Latin America

Fernando Silva, former Chief Operating Officer for GlobalWeb Corp and TaxWeb, hired as Director of Brazil Partnerships

BERWYN, Pa.--()--Vertex Inc., the leading provider of corporate enterprise tax solutions, today named Fernando Silva as Director of Brazil Partnerships. This is another major step to further the company's expansion in Brazil.

In his role, Silva will manage the development of strategic partnership opportunities, as well as building relationships with customers, partners and local businesses. He will also be helping to support the needs of our multinational clients in Brazil as an established executive in the region, having worked for companies like Oracle, Mastersaf, TaxWeb and NFe do Brasil.

“Fernando Silva has more than twenty years of experience in technology and spent the last seven years in the tax and accounting realm — managing strategy, sales and operations for some of the highest profile technology companies in Brazil,” said Jeff Westphal, President and CEO of Vertex Inc. “Vertex recognizes the tremendous potential for our tax technology in Brazil and we look forward to leveraging Fernando's experience and leadership skills to expand our capabilities there.”

“I am excited to join the Vertex team to help grow the business in the region,” said Fernando Silva. “I believe that Vertex tax software and services will significantly advance tax compliance not only for companies who wish to expand here, but also for companies who are based here and want to expand into North America.”

About Vertex

Founded in 1978, Vertex Inc. is the leading provider of corporate tax software and services for companies of all sizes, from small to medium-sized businesses to global multinationals.

Vertex solutions enable companies to realize the full strategic potential of the corporate tax function. The company offers a variety of products and services that allow businesses to automate, integrate, streamline or even outsource their corporate tax processes. Vertex provides solutions in every major line of tax including income, sales and consumer use, value added and payroll. Vertex also offers tailored solutions for specific industries including retail, communications, hospitality and leasing. Vertex Managed Services allows companies to outsource sales and use tax returns and exemption certificate management.

Known for its innovative culture, Vertex is a privately held company that employs over 850 professionals across the globe, at its headquarters in the U.S. (Berwyn, Pa.) and offices in Europe (London), Brazil (São Paulo), Dallas, Fort Collins, Naperville, Phoenix, San Francisco, Sarasota and Seattle.

For more information about Vertex, visit www.vertexinc.com.

Contacts

Company contact:
Vertex Inc.
Tricia Schafer-Petrecz, 484-595-6142
tricia.schafer-petrecz@vertexinc.com
or
Press contact:
Bravo Group
Noelle Lorine, 610-263-8300
lorine@thebravogroup.com

Contacts

Company contact:
Vertex Inc.
Tricia Schafer-Petrecz, 484-595-6142
tricia.schafer-petrecz@vertexinc.com
or
Press contact:
Bravo Group
Noelle Lorine, 610-263-8300
lorine@thebravogroup.com