FocusVision Announces Eric Grosgogeat as New CEO


STAMFORD, Connecticut, March 11 /PRNewswire/ --

FocusVision, the world's leading provider of video transmission,
recording, and analytical tools for qualitative market research, announced
today that Eric Grosgogeat has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer.

Grosgogeat comes to FocusVision from Philips Electronics where he served
as Vice President and General Manager -- Oral Care. During his tenure at
Philips Electronics, he managed Sonicare in North America, delivering sizable
revenue and profit growth.

"Eric Grosgogeat is an executive with the right skill set to lead
FocusVision's growth and profitability," said Monty Yort, Chairman of
FocusVision. "He brings the perfect combination of vision and execution to
his new role. FocusVision will benefit immensely from Eric's leadership
experience and his proven ability to grow businesses."

Throughout his career, Grosgogeat has held various sales and marketing
positions with a proven track record of consistently growing top and bottom
lines for businesses. Prior to Philips, he served as Senior Marketing
Director of Aurora Foods, where he was responsible for the frozen food
business. Grosgogeat started his career at Procter & Gamble where he
developed the global brand strategy for a product line resulting in extensive
brand growth. As a result, he possesses a comprehensive understanding of the
market research industry and is very familiar with key customers within
FocusVision's industry.

"I am honored to have the opportunity to lead FocusVision and build on
the momentum that the management team has generated," said Grosgogeat. "I
look forward to being part of an organization with an extensive history of
innovative products and services, extremely skilled and dedicated employees,
and a solid client base."

About FocusVision Worldwide

FocusVision is the world's leading provider of video transmission,
recording, and analytical tools for the qualitative market research industry.
Clients rely on its solutions to maximize the value and effectiveness of
their work. The solutions help increase participation, while reducing the
travel costs and scheduling demands associated with bringing key stakeholders
to the research site. Advanced analytical tools enable clients to gain a
deeper understanding in their research efforts, empowering them to make
smarter business decisions. In 2007, SV Investment Partners acquired
FocusVision in partnership with the company's management team.

About SV Investment Partners

SV Investment Partners (www.svip.com), formerly known as Schroder
Ventures US, is a New York-based private equity investment firm. The firm
specializes in buyouts and buildups of business services companies in the US
middle market in partnership with management.

Web site: http://www.focusvision.com
              http://www.svip.com



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