ArcSoft, Inc., the global leader in image-intelligent technologies, software and mobile applications, has appointed Ralph Harms as Chief Financial Officer.<br /><br />Harm’s background includes senior management roles leading, managing and directing finance and administration for U.S., European and Asian technology companies. He has demonstrated strong ability in startup and high-growth operations and has taken four companies public and completed several acquisitions.<br /><br />"We are very pleased to welcome Ralph to our executive management team," said Michael Deng, Chief Executive Officer. "Ralph offers both management strength and financial acumen. We are confident that his vast experience makes him the right choice to lead our team in this exciting next stage of growth for ArcSoft."<br /><br />“ArcSoft is well positioned to expand its core business with an additional focus on cloud-based imaging services,” said Harms. “I’m excited to be working with this creative team to transition the company into new business areas, revenue models and profitability as we continue to grow.”<br /><br />About ArcSoft<br /><br />ArcSoft is a global leader in image-intelligent technologies that are driving the visual future. We make embedded software that transcends the physical limitations of hardware devices to help people create amazing digital photos, videos and other visual experiences on many of the world’s most popular mobile phones, tablets, and cameras.<br /><br />ArcSoft technologies also power a range of incredible applications spanning facial and object recognition, image search and studio-quality image enhancement. In addition, ArcSoft makes a range of photo, video and imaging software applications for consumers and professionals, from fun apps to pro-editing and encoding software.<br /><br />Our corporate customers and partners include many of the world’s leading OEMs and chip manufacturers, including companies like Samsung, LG, Nokia, Nikon, Olympus, Sony and Qualcomm. ArcSoft software is in more than a billion of the most popular mobile phones, cameras, tablets, and other devices, and in many of the chips that power them.<br /><br />Follow @ArcSoft on Twitter and visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ArcSoftInc. 