Specialist supplier of enterprise risk, audit and compliance solutions focuses on customer and product development as market demand increases

Brentford, Middlesex, UK, 18th November 2014. Sword Achiever, a specialist supplier of risk, audit and compliance management solutions, has announced the appointment of Salman Rauf to its Senior Leadership Team. Salman joins Sword Achiever from Infor, where he held the position of Regional VP Sales HCM and was responsible for customer engagement and revenues internationally. Salman will play a pivotal role in Sword Achiever’s leadership team, developing the product suite and enhancing client services globally.

Salman worked for Lawson Software for seven years (prior to the acquisition by Infor in 2011) where during his tenure he increased revenues and the footprint of the company’s Human Capital Management and ERP product suite in EMEA. Salman has previously held senior account management roles with Systems Union, Software AG and Deloitte & Touche.

On joining Sword Achiever, Salman commented; “As a member of the leadership team at Sword Achiever I have the opportunity to bring my experience of working at an international level to develop our product suite and work with customers strategically. The market today offers exciting opportunities for niche players that provide specific solutions in areas like risk, audit and compliance. Sword Achiever has an excellent pedigree and loyal customer base that provide a strong platform for us to both grow the business and benefit our customers.”

Nick Scully, COO at the Sword GRC Division said; “Salman’s expertise will be invaluable to Sword Achiever as we look to develop our customer relationships internationally. Sword Achiever already has a proven track record in successfully providing critical business applications in working client environments. We are looking forward to taking this to next the level by working more closely with customers to support their and our long term business goals.”

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About Sword Achiever

Sword Achiever, part of Sword Group, is the European-based leader in EQMS solutions, supporting operational excellence.With customers worldwide, Sword Achiever has a proven track record of providing critical business management software solutions since 1993. Sword Achiever’s platform – AchieverPlus – powers quality, risk, safety and compliance processes by integrating data, automating workflows, and acting as a hub to provide businesses with the information needed for vital business decisions and to gain competitive advantage.

For further information please visit: www.sword-achiever.com

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