SDL International (LSE: 'SDL'), the world’s leading provider of translation services and technology solutions, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Clive Thomas as Vice President of Worldwide Sales. This new position reflects SDL’s underlying strategy to focus on providing global customers with enterprise solutions that maximize cost savings.

 Thomas joins with responsibility for sales strategy and execution worldwide. He will provide the leadership and direction for the global sales operation and implement the customer-focused solution selling processes required to support the next phase of SDL’s development.

“Our customers are increasingly looking for long-term, strategic partnerships to support their global business growth,” said Mark Lancaster, chairman and CEO of SDL. “Clive brings a new level of sales expertise into our business and will be instrumental in helping us develop strategic customer relationships and grow our business in both new and existing markets. With his addition to the executive management team we are well placed to strengthen our leadership position in technology-enabled translation and localization solutions.”

Thomas brings to SDL a wealth of experience in driving business growth through customer-focused selling of global enterprise solutions. Prior to SDL, Thomas was Chief Operating Officer of OILspace, a pioneer in the delivery of data services and hosted software solutions for the oil and petrochemical industry. Thomas has also held sales leadership positions at Ramesys Group and JBA International.