LeadBridge Adds Software Industry & Sales Veterans to Leadership Team

Lead Bridge continues to grow lead qualification, account profile and account intelligence businesses through addition of key executives.

Andover, MA, January 21, 2009 --(PR.com)-- LeadBridge Partners LLC (LeadBridge), a lead qualification and account intelligence company, announced the appointments of Paula Ellis to General Manager TargetBrazil, Paul Calobrisi to Director of Sales, and Richard Smith to Senior Manager, Lead Generation Programs.

Paula Ellis joined LeadBridge in 2006 as Vice President of Account Intelligence Solutions. Over the last two years, Ms. Ellis led the effort to create an Account Intelligence business within LeadBridge, which tripled sales in her second full year. Rick Catino, LeadBridge President and Chief Operating Officer, commented, "Paula has demonstrated great vision and leadership in forming and growing our Account Intelligence business. We are very excited for Paula to now help launch our TargetBrazil division. For this business to be successful for LeadBridge clients seeking to expand their sales footprint in Brazil, the 8th largest economy in the world, it will require a great deal of Paula's time and attention. I appreciate her focus and dedication to the growth of this business." In addition to leading TargetBrazil, Ms. Ellis will continue her responsibilities as Vice President of Account Intelligence Solutions.

Paul Calobrisi joined LeadBridge in 2008 and has rapidly proved himself, taking on greater responsibility each month as client demand has surged. "Paul brings with him over 20 years of industry experience in sales and management at places like Vicor, Softbridge & Ecora Software," Mr. Catino commented. "Paul has been an invaluable leader and manager at LeadBridge, and a major part of why LeadBridge has enjoyed the success we have had to date." In his new position, Mr. Calobrisi will lead US sales and overall customer delivery for LeadBridge.

Richard Smith joined LeadBridge in 2008 as Senior Manager, Lead Generation Programs, bringing with him a 25 year career in technology and inside sales at places like Alcatel, EMC & Cabletron. Mr. Catino commented, "As Senior Manager of our Lead Qualification Programs, Richard has made many significant contributions to LeadBridge, helping our software clients identify and qualify new potential revenue opportunities in key target accounts. His experience in lead generation and telesales has made him a natural fit here and we look forward to his continued contributions in 2009."

Mr. Catino concluded, "The team at LeadBridge and I congratulate Paula, Paul & Richard on their continued success with LeadBridge and their new positions."

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LeadBridge is a lead qualification and account intelligence company. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across key technology categories, and innovative methods to engage decision makers and influencers, we help software sales and marketing organizations turn unqualified leads and prospect inquiries into high potential revenue opportunities. LeadBridge has helped over 35 leading software organizations accelerate sales cycles and measure the ROI of outbound marketing campaigns. The foundation of our "Five Touch Lead Qualification" process was built as we implemented lead generation and territory intelligence programs to help our clients penetrate key Fortune 2000, Higher Education and Government accounts. LeadBridge has since had the pleasure to work with publicly traded software companies, start-ups and many international clients representing 6 different countries.

LeadBridge was founded in 2005, and is located 15 miles north of Boston in the town of Andover, Massachusetts.

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