HOUSTON, Oct. 3, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Tony Muscarello, a 20-year sales, marketing and business development executive in retail, consumer goods and financial services, has been named senior vice president of National Sales for Cardtronics, Inc., the world's largest owner/operator of ATMs. Mr. Muscarello is responsible for growing Cardtronics' leadership presence in the national retail segment, as well as driving future revenue growth. He will report to Brian Archer, executive vice president of Sales for Cardtronics.
"Tony's skills in developing strategic partnerships within the retail segment and his experience in financial services make him a great complement to the Cardtronics sales team," Mr. Archer says. "Based on his previous business development, leadership and sales experience, Tony is well-equipped to lead the National Sales effort in achieving our goals for this important business division. To date, through organic growth and acquisitions, Cardtronics has enjoyed significant gains in store count and market presence." Mr. Archer added, "Our decision to focus on National Sales supports our corporate strategy to aggressively target new national chain accounts while growing and leveraging our financial institution branding strategy."
Prior to joining Cardtronics, Mr. Muscarello enjoyed an impressive career beginning with M&M/Mars in 1984 and serving in numerous leadership positions with Secure Cash Network, Centego Marketing, Priceline, Webhouse Club and Marvel Entertainment. Most recently with Secure Cash Network, Mr. Muscarello was responsible for developing and launching numerous prepaid ATM/debit card products and financial services to the retail and consumer market. Mr. Muscarello holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and served on the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Supplier Board of Directors from 1996-2003, serving as Chairman in 2001.
About Cardtronics
Cardtronics, the world's largest owner/operator of ATMs, has a nationwide U.S. network of more than 26,000 locations operating in every major market and in all 50 states as well as 1,000 locations throughout the UK. Major merchant-clients include A&P(r), Albertsons(r), Amerada Hess(r), BP(r), Chevron(r), Costco(r), CVS(r)/pharmacy, ExxonMobil(r), Duane Reade(r), Rite Aid(r), Sunoco(r), Target(r) and Walgreens(r). Cardtronics also works closely with financial institutions across the U.S. to brand ATMs in these major merchants to provide convenient access for their customers and to preserve and expand their markets.
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