Hypercom Corporation (NYSE: HYC) today announced the appointment of Heidi R. Goff as President and Managing Director, the Americas. She will join the Company on February 25, 2008, with responsibility for directing and driving Hypercom's sales, service and support throughout North America, South America, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Ms. Goff will report to Philippe Tartavull, Chief Executive Officer and President.
Ms. Goff served for 11 years with MasterCard International in leadership roles including Senior Vice President, Global Merchant Services, and Senior Vice President and General Manager, Merchant Services. She was a founding executive and Executive Vice President of Global Payment Systems, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Transaction Network Services' North America division, and President and Chief Operating Officer of U.S. Wireless Data.
"We have re-established substantial product demand in North America in the multi-and single-lane countertop business with growth across all channels; significantly increased our market share in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America; and restored profitability in Brazil. We are re-energized with new products and customer commitments, and Heidi Goff brings the skill, market-specific expertise and pivotal focus on customers to help us continue our upward momentum," said Philippe Tartavull, Chief Executive Officer and President, Hypercom Corporation. "Heidi is a highly experienced and highly regarded executive with an in-depth knowledge of the electronic transaction business in the Americas."