VividWorks names John Thompson vice president of sales, marketing

Casual Living Staff -- Casual Living, 7/17/2012 9:40:33 AM

OULU, Finland — VividWorks Ltd., a Finnish software provider for the home furnishings industry headquartered here, hired John Thompson to the new post of vice president of sales and marketing.
Thompson, a seven year industry veteran and former sales manager for Icovia of 20-20 Technologies, will oversee sales and marketing of VividWorks online interior design and visualization software throughout North and South America.
"John brings extensive knowledge of online interior design software as it applies to the home furnishings industry and a winning track record," said Jorma Palo, COO and chairman. "We're excited to have someone with Thompson's expertise and first-hand experience oversee our expansion into North and South America."
The company offers its 3D augmented reality, interior design and product visualization software sales tools to furniture manufacturers and retailers across the world, currently including Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Poland, Italy, Germany and Japan.
At VividWorks, Thompson will report to COO and Chairman Jorma Palo.