James J. Jockle NumeriX has joined as senior vice president of marketing, a role in which he will oversee NumeriXs marketing department and support all areas of strategy and management as well as provide leadership and direction for the market research function.
He will also drive branding initiatives, corporate and product positioning and associated intellectual property agreements while managing all aspects of NumeriXs marketing communications.
“Looking ahead, we have a very ambitious agenda with several new product and model launches planned for 2008. As we come to market with these new offerings, it is imperative that we effectively communicate with our customers, our expansive partner network, and the broader market to ensure that all market participants have knowledge and access to the most sophisticated structuring and pricing software for the derivatives market,” says Steven R. O’Hanlon, president and COO, NumeriX.
“Jim has a unique knowledge of the global credit and derivatives market and will bring a fresh approach to our product marketing and overall corporate positioning. As NumeriX continues to grow, it is critical that we expand our management team with proven, high-caliber executives. Jims combination of experience and drive will make him an excellent fit, and we are excited to bring him on board,” adds O’Hanlon.
Jockle joins NumeriX after nine years at Fitch Ratings where he was most recently responsible for global marketing communications and corporate communications. During his tenure at Fitch, Jockle worked on several key initiatives serving the derivatives market. This includes the marketing of FitchCDX, a platform for derivatives research and data, and the development of a new brand dedicated to the enhancement of credit derivative and structured credit ratings, products and services. Prior to Fitch, Jockle was a member of the communications team of Moody’s Investors Service.