SINGAPORE, 23 APRIL 2009 – The business analytics software and services company SAS has appointed David Hughes as vice president of Asia Pacific operations.
Hughes will be reporting to Mikael Hagström, executive vice president of SAS Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, the company said.
“In this role, Hughes will be responsible for managing SAS operations in the Asia Pacific, which include developing new business and implementing business practices that support SAS’ Pan-Asian and global initiatives,” said SAS.
Hughes has a working history with SAS that spans 15 years. Most recently, he was vice president of sales in Canada.
“The potential within the Asia Pacific region is enormous,” said Hughes. “I look forward to leading SAS Asia Pacific towards leveraging the momentum that is building in the region. In the current challenging economy, companies in both the commercial and public sector in the region need SAS Business Analytics to give them competitive advantages. I am excited to be a part of such a great team and look forward to driving SAS’ Asia Pacific operations.”
