Interactive Data Corporation has named Peter Heister as director of sales, Europe, Interactive Data Managed Solutions.
Heister takes over the position from Carsten Dirks, who was recently promoted to managing director of Interactive Data Managed Solutions.
Heister is responsible for the European sales operations of Interactive Data’s Managed Solutions business, reporting directly to Carsten Dirks. His key tasks include further developing existing fields of business and exploring new business opportunities in Germany, the UK, Spain, Italy, France and Switzerland.
Heister has worked in the international financial industry for more than 20 years and his wealth of experience will be an asset to the company. Prior to joining Interactive Data, Heister was employed at Reuters for more than 15 years and later on held strategic management posts at Telerate, Oracle.
“We are very pleased to have Peter on board as our new director of sales, Europe,” says Carsten Dirks, managing director of Interactive Data Managed Solutions. “Building strong customer relationships is a top priority for us. With his in-depth knowledge of our industry and extensive sales, marketing and customer care experience, Peter will have a key role in further developing our European business.”
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