MatrixOne Appoints Senior Vice President of Marketing; John Fleming Joins Senior Management Team of Leading PLM Vendor

    WESTFORD, Mass.--Sept. 19, 2002--MatrixOne, Inc. , a leading provider of collaborative product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for the value chain(TM), today announced the appointment of John Fleming to the position of senior vice president, worldwide marketing. With more than 20 years of marketing, sales, and executive experience with both start-up and established software companies, Fleming will be responsible for all global marketing activities at MatrixOne, including strategy, research, product marketing, communications, promotional programs, and partner marketing activities.
    "John's depth of experience and proven track record in helping drive innovative software products to market leadership, combined with his strategic vision, make him a strong addition to our executive team," said Mark O'Connell, president and chief executive officer of MatrixOne. "We are delighted to have him join us in this pivotal role to help us continue to set the agenda in the PLM marketplace and deliver the solutions that our customers need to inspire innovations and speed them to market."
    Fleming, who will report directly to O'Connell, previously served as chief executive officer for workplaceIQ, Ltd., a leading provider of collaborative software solutions for the commercial real estate industry. He has also held senior technology, marketing, sales, and international positions for NetCentric, Powersoft and Texas Instruments.
    "In today's economy, companies recognize that delivering compelling new products and customer value are critical to increase market share and improve bottom line results. This has put PLM and business collaboration at the top of their agenda, making it the top growth category in the enterprise software market," said Fleming. "MatrixOne has the best comprehensive PLM solution in the industry and a proven track record of delivering customer success. I am excited to join the MatrixOne team to help build the market leader in PLM."
    Fleming began his career and spent over ten years as a software developer and technology strategist. He holds a B.S. from Salem State College in Salem, Massachusetts where he graduated magna cum laude in 1978.

    About MatrixOne

    MatrixOne, Inc. is a recognized leader in delivering collaborative Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. Together with our partners, we provide flexible solutions that unleash the creative power of global value chains to inspire innovations and speed them to market. MatrixOne's more than 625 global customers represent the aerospace/defense, automotive, consumer products, general machinery, high technology, and life sciences industries, and include GE, Procter & Gamble, Philips, Siemens, Agilent Technologies, Johnson Controls, and Honda. MatrixOne (www.matrixone.com) is headquartered in Westford, Massachusetts with locations throughout the world.

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