Rocket Fuel Appoints Dave Sankaran As CFO

(RTTNews) - Rocket Fuel Inc. (FUEL) said Monday that it has appointed Dave Sankaran as Chief Financial Officer.

Sankaran brings more than 20 years of experience to Rocket Fuel, including extensive experience in the software and internet services industries, as well as a mix of operating and financial management experience with high-growth companies.

Sankaran's experience includes serving as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of SupportSpace, Inc., a SaaS-based company specializing in cloud based/remote technical services for computers and devices. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Nighthawk Radiology, Inc. Prior to his SaaS leadership roles, he served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Accelrys, Inc.