Since joining in 2001, Jim Baum has led Endeca's rise from an innovative start-up to a leading provider of innovative information access and delivery software solutions to the Global 2000. Prior to Endeca, Baum was the former executive vice president and general manager of PTC's Windchill Business Unit, where he was responsible for all aspects of the business, including product strategy, product development, marketing, operations and services.Baum was also executive vice president of engineering, research and development at PTC.