PLANO, TX (January 6, 2014) – Dennis O’Gara, CEO of Altair, announces that Kathryn Cassidy has been named Senior Vice President, Global Client Services. Kathryn will report directly to Mr. O’Gara.

In her new role, Kathryn has responsibility for overall global strategy, vision, and service delivery, as well as client satisfaction and retention. Additionally, she is in charge of accelerating Altair’s global expansion efforts through the alignment of innovative products and services and support of business initiatives within Altair’s existing client base.

Kathryn brings a wealth of industry knowledge and over 20 years of global experience to this position. She is a British citizen who grew up in Ireland and obtained a degree in Business Administration from Dublin City University. Beginning her relocation career in 1990 in London, Kathryn has held leadership positions in The Americas and Europe.

“Kathryn’s leadership in managing global client engagement, operations, and implementation, combined with her history of professional and global mobility success, brings a unique perspective and skill-set to Altair,” says Dennis. “Adding Kathryn as the leader of our international team provides a more defined reporting structure within Altair as we expand globally to accommodate our expanding client base.”