Xirrus Appoints New Vice President to Drive Sales and Growth Across EMEA

Online, June 29, 2011 (Newswire.com) - irrus®, the leader in high performance wireless networks, today announced the appointment of Sean Larner in the role of Vice President of Sales, EMEA. In his new role, Sean will utilise his extensive sales experience to grow Xirrus' revenue and customer base throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Sean will report directly to Hayley Tabor, Vice President of Worldwide Sales, where he will be responsible for the EMEA channel and sales strategies, partner communications, and client liaising, as well as overseeing sales teams across each region.

Prior to joining Xirrus, Sean was CEO and founder of L'arbre Solutions where he was recognised for his executive leadership in the company's operations and growth of high-technology enterprises throughout Europe. Before that, Sean set up and ran Managed Objects' European operations. He started his career in 1988 at CA where he was responsible for many of the company's largest financial transactions and the leadership of CA's revenue generating operations throughout EMEA.

His accomplishments include achieving double digit year on year growth at both CA and Managed Objects, managing the successful acquisition of Platinum Technologies and Sterling Software on behalf of CA, and participating in the sale of Managed Objects to Novell Inc.

Hayley Tabor, VP Worldwide Sales, commented, "Sean brings a wealth of experience and specific knowledge of the EMEA Theatre that will serve us well as we continue to build Xirrus' business in this area of the world. Sean's leadership style is one of focus and driving results to the top line, and it is with great pleasure that we welcome him on board."

About Xirrus
Xirrus is the leader in high performance wireless networking. The enterprise-grade Xirrus Wi-Fi Array enables wireless connectivity for small businesses to the Fortune 500. Headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA, Xirrus is a privately held company that designs and manufactures its family of wireless products in the USA. For more information, visit www.xirrus.com.

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