Yaz Loukhal created Yaz Associates in June 1997 as an independent company specializing in executive recruitment for European start-ups of American software organizations. Today we focus on placing senior level executives in top companies in Europe's ERP, Supply Chain, and Customer Information System markets. Yaz has 15 years' experience in the Information Technology business sector. Beginning in customer service for Dun and Bradstreet Software, he advanced quickly to pre-sales, sales, and sales management. He worked for several companies - including Marcam, The Indus Group, and Scopus Technology - and demonstrated a particular ability to open new markets. His experience took him to Belgium, Holland, Middle East, Eastern Europe and France before settling in London. Since becoming a recruiter, fifteen years ago, Yaz has built up a large network of international clients who have come to appreciate his large international network and thorough understanding of the IT Industry, Banking, ERP, Supply Chain and Customer Relationship markets. Yaz holds a degree in liberal arts and the humanities from the State University of New York. He speaks English and French.