Coradiant, Inc., designer and manufacturer of the award-winning TrueSight Real-time, Real-user Web Transaction Monitoring appliances, today announced the appointment of Khalil Barsoum to its board of directors. Barsoum was elected to Coradiant’s board effective November 1, 2004. Khalil’s 35-year career at IBM included assignments as chairman and chief executive of IBM UK, and as president and chief executive of IBM Canada. Barsoum is a member of the board of directors of Sistecar, parent Company of Cartesis, member of the advisory board of Air2Web of Atlanta and advisor to IBM Corporation.
Barsoum began his career at IBM in 1966 after graduating with a degree in electrical engineering from Ecole Polytechnique, Montreal. Barsoum was recognized during Ecole Polytechnique’s 125th anniversary as one of its eight most distinguished living graduates. Barsoum is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario, l’Ordre des Ingenieurs du Quebec, and Chartered Engineer (Fellow) of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, United Kingdom.
“Khalil is regarded as a dynamic leader and strategist, with an outstanding track record of delivering results,” said Mike Chuli, president and CEO, Coradiant. “Khalil’s distinguished background in global technology management, coupled with his experience in building effective sales and distribution channels, is a tremendous asset to Coradiant’s board.”
“Coradiant has a pioneering spirit and entrepreneurial zeal that is forging new possibilities for further enhancing the effectiveness and quality of the web for enterprises worldwide. I have been monitoring Coradiant’s progress for quite a while and have been extremely impressed with what the company has accomplished, topped by the Best of Show recognition they received at this year’s Networld+Interop event.” Barsoum said. “I am excited about my appointment and look forward to contributing to the company’s success with an exceptionally talented group of colleagues on the board.”
In addition to Barsoum, current Coradiant board members include: Mike Chuli, president and CEO, Coradiant; Brett Helm, former CEO, IPivot and former VP/GM, Intel; Eric Gonzales, general partner, DCM – Doll Capital Management; Charles Lax, managing general partner, GrandBanks Capital; Alistair Croll, chief strategy officer and founder, Coradiant, and Eric Packman, CTO and founder, Coradiant.
About Coradiant
Coradiant’s unique, user-centric approach to web performance monitoring quickly delivers accurate management information in business-relevant formats. The company’s Watchpoint technology gives site operators and network managers a real-time understanding of the user’s web experience without the complexity, cost and risk of traditional performance management approaches. Founded in 1997 by a team of Internet and performance experts, Coradiant has consistently pioneered advanced technology and best practices for web-based systems. For more information please see www.coradiant.com.
