Akash Sutane appointed as VP--Thin Client at Panache

Mumbai: Panache has appointed Akash Sutane as VP-Thin Client division. Sutane, in his new role, would be responsible for the marketing, branding and sales of the Panache range of Thin Client products. The step indicates Panache's growing focus on Thin Client products.

Sutane comes with 11 years of experience in IT industry. Prior to joining Panache, Sutane was with Ags Infotech. He has also worked with some of the well established IT companies of the country, including Sundyne Technologies and Ambika.com.

"My top priority would be to increase penetration of our products and increase our marketshare. At present, of the total Thin Client market, Panache has 14 percent marketshare. My target is to increase our marketshare to 40 percent in the next one year,"said Sutane. He added, "My focus would be also on increasing the adoption of Thin Clients in enterprise segment as also in retail segment."

Speaking about his appointment, Amit Rambhia, Director, Panache said, "We welcome Akash Sutane in our family. I wish him all the best and hope that he would take our Thin Client range of products to a new high."He revealed that the company's focus for the current FY 2009-10 is thin client.

Panache would soon launch another interesting product -- Smile PC -- in the Indian market. However, the date of the launch has not been disclosed yet.