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Primavera Systems Inc.

is in the Business Services Industry

  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Project & Portfolio Management Services & Software Developer

PresidentRichard Faris
Number of Employees 425
Contact Information

3 Bala Plz

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004-1108

primavera.com

(610) 667-8600

NAICS Code Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services: 541611

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Richard Faris President
Mitchell Codkind Chief Financial Officer
Scott Grisanti Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing & Services
Andrew Tahvildary Vice President, Dev, San Francisco
Dean Forbes Vice President, International Sales
Diane Nicolls Vice President, Professional Services
Jennifer Chen Vice President, Customer Support
Joanne McCool Vice President, HR
Kristy C. Tan Vice President, Product Strategy
Lawrence Spoerl Vice President, Business Dev
Marialena Dragan Vice President, Marketing
Michael Jenkins Vice President, Human Resources
Michael Shomberg Vice President, Product Strategy
Nancy Allen Vice President, Strategy Comm
Nicole Styer Vice President, Marketing
Sarim Khan Vice President, Business Development
Joel M. Koppelman Chief Executive Officer
Leyla Seka Director Marketing
Mark Webster Director Sales
Margo Visitacion Industry Marketing Manager
Sherrie Stires Primavera Prosight Training Manager Contact
Tom Lasalle Controller
Adrian Ruvalcaba Senior Software Engineer
Chris Whitman Senior Software Engineer
Hilary Gosher Investor
Sam Brooks Investor

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Ashu Agrawal Board of Directors
Ben S Levitan Board of Directors
Brian Ruder Board of Directors
David Golob Board of Directors
Lawrence R. Handen Board of Directors
Peter Sobiloff Board of Directors
Richard Wells Board of Directors

BIOGRAPHICAL STATEMENT: Richard K. Faris is co-founder, co-owner, and President of Primavera Systems, the nation's 25th largest PC-based software company and is focused solely on project management software solutions. Mr. Faris has led new product development and technical support services at Primavera for nearly 20 years. Under his guidance, Primavera has successfully kept pace with the innovations in computer hardware and software, developing more than 60 releases of twelve distinct project management products. Current products take advantage of both Windows and web-based user interfaces, client/server architecture, and relational databases. Mr. Faris is registered professional engineer and holds both B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Villanova University. He is an active member of several professional societies and has delivered technical papers at PMI, AACE, ASCE, FE (Stanford University), and A/E/C Systems. Mr. Faris has also been a guest lecturer at several universities.

Organization Position Status
Primavera Systems, Inc. President Current
Primavera Systems, Inc. Executive Vice President Current
Pmicos Vice President Global Services Current
Pmicos Board of Directors Current
Primavera Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Primavera Systems, Inc. Chief Technology Officer (Cto), Primavera Systems, Inc. Former
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. Senior Consultant Former
Villanova University Master of Science Degrees In Civil Engineering Former
Villanova University Bachelor of Science Former

As Vice President of Finance and the company's CFO, Codkind oversees the financial, production and information systems operating groups. He holds a master's of business administration degree in management from Hofstra University and a bachelor of science degree in accounting from C.W. Post Center, Long Island University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.

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Primavera Systems, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Primavera Systems, Inc. Vice President, Finance Current
Hofstra University Business Administration Degree In Management Former
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Primavera Systems, Inc. Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing & Services Current
Rutgers University Bachelor Degree In English and Journalism Former
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Primavera Systems, Inc. Vice President, Dev, San Francisco Current
Syracuse University master of science degree in computer engineering Former
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Primavera Systems, Inc. Vice President, International Sales Current
The Primavera Current
Greenwich University Bachelor's Degree In Media Former
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Primavera Systems, Inc. Vice President, Professional Services Current
Elizabethtown College Bachelor of Science Degree In Business Education Former

Director of Customer Support and Director Operations; with Primavera since Evolve acquisition in 2003 and with Evolve since 1999. Over 13 years' experience in consulting, support and operations. B.S. Political Science / General Business from Santa Clara University.

Organization Position Status
Primavera Systems, Inc. Vice President, Customer Support Current
Santa Clara University B.S. In Political Science, General Business Former

General Manager of the Primavera Evolve business unit; with Primavera since 1997 in a variety of roles. Over 20 years' progressive experience including organizational design / development, human resources, sales and general management. M.S. Organizational Design from University of Pennsylvania; B.S. Organizational Design from Eastern University.

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Primavera Systems, Inc. Vice President, HR Current
Primavera Systems, Inc. General Manager Current
Primavera Systems, Inc. Sales Executive Current
Drexel University bachelor of science degree in civil engineering Former

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Primavera Systems, Inc. Vice President, Product Strategy Current
Drexel University Bachelor of Science Degree In Civil Engineering Former
Organization Position Status
Primavera Systems, Inc. Vice President, Business Dev Current
Day & Zimmermann Group Former
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. Former
Time Warner Inc. Former
Drexel University B.S. in Civil Engineering Former
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Villanova University Former

Organizational development, recruitment and employee relations are among the ongoing human resources' functions that Jenkins manages. He holds a Master's in Human Services from Lincoln University.

Organization Position Status
Primavera Systems, Inc. Vice President, Human Resources Current
Lincoln University Master's In Human Services Former
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Primavera Systems, Inc. Vice President, Product Strategy Current
Villanova University master's degree Former
Organization Position Status
Primavera Systems, Inc. Vice President, Strategy Comm Current
Primavera Systems, Inc. Analyst Relations Current
Utah State University Master's Degree in Education Former
Brigham Young University Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish Former
Organization Position Status
Primavera Systems, Inc. Vice President, Marketing Current
Primavera Systems, Inc. Manager, Product Former
Drexel University Former

Sarim is responsible for building Primaveraa s alliances with consulting firms, system integrators, and software vendors. Previously as an owner and CEO of Pertmaster Ltd. Sarim led the company through its successful acquisition by Primavera in December 2006, he then continued as General Manager of Primavera Pertmaster. He holds a BSc. (Management Sciences, Operational Research) from Lancaster University Management School.

Organization Position Status
Primavera Systems, Inc. Vice President, Business Development Current

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Primavera Systems, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Current
Eam Consultants Board of Directors Current
Vesta Partners, LLC Board of Directors Current
Day & Zimmermann Group vice president Former
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. senior consultant Former
Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania M.B.A. In Finance Former
Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania B.A. In Finance Former
Drexel University B.S. In Civil Engineering Former

Director Marketing; with Primavera since Evolve acquisition in 2003 and with Evolve (and predecessor company) since 1999. Over 9 years' progressive experience in product management / product marketing. MBA from University of San Francisco; B.A. International Business from University of California at Davis.

Organization Position Status
Primavera Systems, Inc. Director Marketing Current

Director Sales; with Primavera since Evolve acquisition in 2003 and with Evolve since 2002. Over 18 years' experience in sales and sales management. B.S. Business Administration from University of Dayton.

Organization Position Status
Primavera Systems, Inc. Director Sales Current
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Primavera Systems, Inc. Industry Marketing Manager Current
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Primavera Systems, Inc. Primavera Prosight Training Manager Contact Current
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Primavera Systems, Inc. Controller Current

Adrian Ruvalcaba is a Senior Software Engineer with Primavera Systems. He specializes in developing Java and .NET applications with a focus on integrating the two platforms.

Organization Position Status
Primavera Systems, Inc. Senior Software Engineer Current
Innotech Conference Current

Chris Whitman is a Senior Software Engineer with Primavera Systems. He has built and documented solutions used to integrate ProSight Portfolios with a number of products, including: MS Project, HP OpenView, Computer Associates Cohesion, Telelogic System Architect, and IBM RPM.

Organization Position Status
Primavera Systems, Inc. Senior Software Engineer Current
Innotech Conference Senior Software Engineer, Primavera Systems Current
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Primavera Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
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In-Q-Tel, Inc. Partner Current
Oco, Inc. Current
Primavera Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Envoyworldwide, Inc. chief executive officer Former
James Martin Company CEO Former
Envoyworldwide, Inc. president Former
Viant Corporation chief operating officer Former
Viant Corporation chief operating officer Former
Cambridge Technology Partners Senior Vice President, Operations Former
The London School of Economics Former
Union College Bachelor Degree Former
Organization Position Status
Francisco Partners Partner Current
Primavera Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Affective | Interfaces Board of Directors Current
The Primavera Board of Directors Current
Hellman & Friedman LLC Associate Former
Morgan Stanley Analyst Former
Harvard Business School M.B.A Former
Harvard College A.B. In Mathematics and Philosophy Former
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Bluecube Software, Inc. Chairman and Managing Director of Francisco Partners Current
Francisco Partners Partner Current
Attachmate Corporation Board of Directors Current
Attachmatewrq Corporation Director Current
Barracuda Networks, Inc. Board of Directors Current
RedPrairie Inc. Director Current
Primavera Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Officetiger LLC Director Current
Tiger Management LLC Managing Director Former
McKinsey & Company, Inc. Management Consultant Former
Tiger Management LLC co-head Former
Sutter Hill Ventures Former
Bluecube Software, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Stanford Graduate School of Business M.B.A. Former
Harvard College A.B. Former
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Insight Venture Partners Managing Director Current
Insight, Inc. Current
Morganfranklin Corporation Board of Directors Current
Greenfield Online, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Primavera Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Digital Harbor, Inc. Investor Current
SecureInfo Corporation Investor Current
DivX, Inc. Investor Current
Primavera Systems, Inc. Investor Current
Vantagepoint Venture Partners Managing Director Former
Greenfield Online, Inc. Investor Former
NYU Stern School of Business MBA Former
Bucknell University Bachelor's In Economics Former
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Insight Venture Partners Managing Director Current
Insight, Inc. Current
Spring Lake Technologies Board of Directors Current
Primavera Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Xelus Incorporated Director Current
Nistevo Corporation Director Current
Enigma, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Paisley Consulting Investor Current
Realm Business Solutions Inc. Investor Current
Primavera Systems, Inc. Investor Current
Greenfield Online, Inc. Investor Current
Enigma, Inc. Investor Current
Greenfield Online, Inc. Member Current
Thinksystems, Inc President Former
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Insight Venture Partners General Partner Former
Ross Systems, Inc. Senior Executive Roles Former
i2 Technologies, Inc. Senior Executive Former
Greenfield Online, Inc. Board of Directors Former
I-many, Inc. Investor Former
Getpaid LLC Investor Former
Poms Investor Former
Rockport Trade Systems Investor Former
Nistevo Corporation Investor Former
Baruch College B.A. Former
Organization Position Status
Insight Venture Partners Senior Associate Current
Insight, Inc. Current
Enigma, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Primavera Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Primavera Systems, Inc. Investor Current
Mercer Management Consulting, Inc. Consultant Former
InPhonic, Inc. Team Member Former
2Wire, Inc. Team Member Former
Continuous Computing Corporation Team Member Former
Technology Crossover Ventures Associate Former
Veritas Software Product Management Former
Wire Co LLC Former
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania BS in Economics Former
Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania BS In Economics Former
Organization Position Status
Insight Venture Partners Principal Current
Ikano Communications Inc. Board of Directors Current
SecureInfo Corporation Investor Current
Realm Business Solutions Inc. Investor Current
Primavera Systems, Inc. Investor Current
Marketspace LLC Team Member Former
Monitor Group Management Positions Former
Insight, Inc. Former
Vertafore, Inc. Investor Former
INSEAD MBA Former
University of Natal Bachelor of Law In Corporate Law Former
Organization Position Status
Insight Venture Partners Analyst Current
Primavera Systems, Inc. Investor Current
Cognos Inc. Software Engineer Former
S.H. Brooks Co Software Development Former
Harvard University B.A. in Visual and Environmental Studies Former
Cambridge University Diploma in Computer Science Former
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