CDC Corporation (CHINA) announced the promotion of Rick A. Marquardt from his position as president of Pivotal Corporation to president of the CDC Software group.

The CDC Software group includes Ross Systems, Inc., the company's enterprise software subsidiary, Pivotal Corporation, the company's customer relationship management software subsidiary and IMI Corporation, the company's supply chain, warehouse and order management software subsidiary.

Effective immediately, Marquardt assumes the position of president of CDC Software where he will oversee all of the company's software and business services operations globally.

Prior to heading Pivotal, Marquardt was president of North American operations for Ross Systems as well as its senior vice president of worldwide sales and marketing during the past four years.

Pat Tinley former Chief Executive Officer of CDC Software resigned to pursue other interests outside of the company. With the promotion of Rick Marquardt to president of CDC Software, there are no current plans to replace the CEO position.