Growth-hungry Portal welcomes new sales director

IBM software specialist creates sales and marketing director role as it prepares for next phase of development

Portal has welcomed its first sales and marketing director, Laurence Cook, as it gears up for its next growth spurt.

Cook has 25 years' experience in the industry and his role will play an integral part in the VAR's expansion plans.

The IBM partner, which was created from the merger of four resellers in 2006, hit the acquisition trail last year by snapping up Cognos specialist Planit CPM for an undisclosed sum.

Shamus Kelly, managing director of Portal, said the latest appointment was the start of a new phase of its journey.

"I am delighted to welcome Laurence as our new sales and marketing director. With his wealth of experience and track record in the IT sector, I look forward to seeing exciting developments and growth over the forthcoming years.

"We are embarking on a new phase in our journey and I look forward to working with Laurence as we develop and grow the company."

Cook added: "I am very excited about joining Portal at this stage in its development. The business possesses great technical ability combined with an impressive roster of blue chip customers.

"We have a great opportunity to capitalise on the changing face of how corporations integrate and communicate with both their customers and their staff."