Decisioneering Appoints Daniel Epel Managing Director for EMEA

Daniel Epel has joined Decisioneering, Inc., an innovator of software and services for risk analysis and optimisation, as the managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Epel will lead Decisioneering's continued expansion into new and existing markets and build strategic alliances with corporate, academic and government partners in the region.

Formerly the Director of Global Business Development for Apple Computers, Epel brings more than two decades of experience in international sales, marketing and business development in the high tech field to contribute to Decisioneering's leadership in the spreadsheet-based risk analysis industry.

'I am excited to join Decisioneering and continue the growth of the award-winning Crystal Ball software into new areas of the world,' said Epel. 'I look forward to harnessing Decisioneering's momentum in revolutionising risk analysis with innovative solutions for our customers and partners.'

Prior to joining Decisioneering, Epel was the founder and Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Merestone Wireless Systems. As founder and executive at the company, Epel developed the original concept, defined the market and product requirements, wrote the business plan and recruited management and development teams.  He previously served as vice president of corporate and business development for Docent, a public company and leading provider of enterprise software in the e-learning market. Epel has also held the position of senior vice president of sales and marketing for Vadem.

'Dan's extensive experience in high tech sales, marketing and business development is a great addition to our team, especially as we continue aggressively growing Crystal Ball's market share around the world,' said Jim Franklin, CEO of Decisioneering. 'His exceptional track record and business development skills will propel our company to the forefront of the industry.'