NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott Joins Saama Technologies Advisory Board
Business Intelligence and Data Management Solutions Company to
Benefit from Mr. Lott’s Investment Background and Leadership Skills
Campbell, CA – October 2, 2007 –Saama Technologies, a leading provider of Business Intelligence and data management solutions, today announced the appointment of former National Football League star and Hall of Fame defensive back Ronnie Lott to its advisory board. Mr. Lott is co-founder of HRJ capital, a private equity investment firm with offices in Silicon Valley, Chicago, New York, Zurich and Shanghai which manages approximately $1.8 billion in assets. Mr. Lott also is a member of Young President’s Organization, an exclusive network of the world’s most influential corporate presidents.
“If I were to choose one word that truly describes Ronnie it would be ‘passionate,’” said Suresh Katta, CEO at Saama. “Throughout his career, Ronnie was more than just a great player. He was a student of the game, a teacher, and a team leader. He loved and had tremendous respect for the game. Ronnie played hard and he played clean. Most importantly, he always played with passion. I was a great fan of Ronnie, as he and his team went on to win four super bowls that were unheard in the highly competitive game of football. We are pleased to have a person of Ronnie’s caliber join our advisory board. His sportsmanship, leadership qualities and diverse experience in private equity management would bring a great value in executing Saama’s strategic plans.”
In 1984, Mr. Lott began his investment experience as an early investor with Crosspoint Venture Partners and has extended it throughout the Sand Hill Road venture capital community over the years. He has further extended it to an extensive network of contacts within the greater financial services community at large, including the leveraged buyouts and hedge fund sectors. Mr. Lott is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration. He was a first round draft pick of the San Francisco 49ers. He was elected to the professional football Hall of Fame in 2000.
“I am excited to join the advisory board at Saama, a leader in Business Intelligence and data management among the fastest-growing and most strategic categories in the technology industry,” said Lott. “Saama and I are aligned in our focus on helping companies derive maximum value for their business using actionable information as a strategic tool. I look forward to working with Saama management to help customers accomplish these goals.”
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