Hyperion (Nasdaq: HYSL), the global leader in Business Performance Management software, today announced that Sebastien Marotte has been named vice president of Hyperion Asia-Pacific. Marotte brings more than 18 years of business management expertise and a strong track record of sales and customer successes to the post.

In his new role, Marotte and his team will provide the leadership and strategic direction for Hyperion’s continuing development in all Asia-Pacific markets including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, ASEAN and other emerging Asian markets.

Prior to this new appointment, Sebastian was the Hyperion Managing Director of France, Switzerland and Belgium – the largest EMEA region in license revenue. To date, the region has consistently produced strong revenue results. This significant achievement garnered Marotte the EMEA Managing Director of the Year award for three years running. Most recently, Marotte helped manage the integration of Brio’s EMEA operations following Hyperion’s acquisition of that company in 2004.

Marotte received his postgraduate degree in business and finance from ESLSCA, France, in 1987. He also holds a bachelors degree in mathematics and science.

About Hyperion

Hyperion Solutions Corporation is the global leader in Business Performance Management software. More than 10,000 customers – including 91 of the Fortune 100 – rely on Hyperion software to translate strategies into plans, monitor execution and provide insight to improve financial and operational performance. Hyperion combines the most complete set of interoperable applications with the leading Business Intelligence platform to support and create Business Performance Management solutions. A network of more than 600 partners provides the company’s innovative and specialized solutions and services.

Named one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For 2004, Hyperion employs approximately 2,500 people in 20 countries. Distributors represent Hyperion in an additional 25 countries. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Hyperion generated annual revenues of $622 million for the 12 months that ended June 30, 2004. Hyperion is traded under the Nasdaq symbol HYSL. For more information, please visit www.hyperion.com or www.hyperion.com/contactus.

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