Acceleware, a developer of high-performance computing applications, has appointed Shawn Lorenz as the vice president of sales for the company.

The Calgary, Alberta-based company said that with over 25 years of experience in the high tech industry, Lorenz will be responsible for growing the organization’s global sales initiatives. Lorenz brings with him a proven track record of increasing revenues as well as developing, implementing and managing effective sales strategies.

Prio to joining Acceleware, Lorenz held executive and director level positions with several successful companies such as EMC/Documentum, Gigaspaces and Verity.