Sybase promotes Larry Leong to General Manager for Hong Kong

"He completed tertiary education in Hong Kong, majoring in Business Administration."

(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 15, 2008 ) HONG KONG – Sybase (NYSE:SY), a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure and mobile software, has promoted Larry Leong to the role of General Manager for the company’s Hong Kong operations.

In his new role, Leong will be responsible for growing the company's local market revenue and managing day-to-day business operations. He will take the lead in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and oversee key functions including: sales, marketing and professional services. Leong will report directly to Horace Chow, Vice President, Sybase Asia Pacific and General Manager of Sybase Greater China.

"Larry has been a key contributor to the success that Sybase has achieved in this region and we are delighted that he will now be taking on this important new role,” said Chow. "In his previous position of Sales Director, Leong demonstrated a strong commitment towards the company’s success and we are positive he will continue to contribute significantly towards our business growth in Hong Kong."

Leong started working for Sybase in 1997 as a Practice Manager for the Professional Services Sector. He later joined the company’s sales team, where he was responsible for software sales to Hong Kong’s public sector.

During his time at Sybase, Leong has been instrumental in attracting and managing major customers including the Hong Kong Police Force and the Hospital Authority. In his most recent position, Leong was Sales Director leading a team responsible for software license sales and services.

He completed tertiary education in Hong Kong, majoring in Business Administration.

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