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Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 04:18PM Kevin Sierks, has been elected Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at Vera Bradley. He has previously held positions as the vice president and corporate controller for Warsaw-based Biomet Inc.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 04:36PM TMSi Logistics last week announced its name change to Legacy Supply Chain Services. The company is now a fully integrated supply chain and logistics provider that reduces costs, improves service and creates a performance-driven culture that empowers employees to continuously find ways to improve.
“As members of the Legacy team, we share the belief that sustainability comes from a culture that sees beyond balance sheets and budget numbers and that a successful culture is as tangible as any business system,” said Ron Cain, chairman and CEO of Legacy Supply Chain Services. “As we enter into a new chapter in our company’s story, it is those shared beliefs and values that will allow us to achieve even greater growth and performance levels for our customers.”
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 03:52PM Good Technology has appointed Jim Moise as Chief Revenue Officer. Moise has more than 25 years of experience helping early and mid-stage companies successfully drive rapid growth and increase market share on a global scale.
“In the last year, Good Technology has grown our presence in the mobile security and applications markets with significant wins within Fortune 1000 companies,” said King Lee, president and CEO, Good Technology. “With Jim’s strong background and proven leadership helping companies accelerate revenue gains, I am confident that we are well positioned to sustain our current growth trajectory.”
Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 03:44PM TMSi Logistics has announced its name change to Legacy Supply Chain Services. Through growth and acquisition, Legacy Supply Chain Services is now a fully integrated supply chain and logistics provider that reduces costs, improves service and creates a performance-driven culture.
“As members of the Legacy team, we share the belief that sustainability comes from a culture that sees beyond balance sheets and budget numbers and that a successful culture is as tangible as any business system,” said Ron Cain, chairman and CEO of Legacy Supply Chain Services. “As we enter into a new chapter in our company’s story, it is those shared beliefs and values that will allow us to achieve even greater growth and performance levels for our customers.”
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 04:31PM Pall Corporation recently announced that Ken Camarco has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Business Systems. Camarco will oversee the integration of Pall’s business systems and supply chain with operations.
“Ken is a seasoned executive who has proven skills in operations, strategic sourcing, business systems and marketing,” said Larry Kingsley, Pall CEO and president. “The new Pall Enterprise System will be the means for how we drive customer and process improvement and shareholder return. The optimization and simplification of our supply chain is another key priority at Pall. Ken’s experience navigating the operational challenges of diverse manufacturing and technology companies in today’s globally competitive markets makes him an ideal fit for Pall. We welcome Ken to our executive management team.”
Monday, January 30, 2012 at 03:12PM Adaptiva has appointed high-tech veteran, Todd Floyd as vice president of worldwide sales and operations. Floyd joins the Adaptiva senior leadership team to further ignite the sales and expand growth of its IT efficiency and energy management software solutions.
“Todd is a tremendous asset for Adaptiva with his extensive background in creatively and effectively increasing revenue growth through sales initiatives,” said Dr. Deepak Kumar, president and chief technology officer at Adaptiva. “With Todd’s talent and experience, we are adding a critical piece of our leadership team and will accelerate the momentum of our next generation IT efficiency and PC power management software.”
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 04:01PM Menlo Worldwide Logistics has appointed Sheila K. Taylor to Senior Vice President of Finance. She will be responsible for the company’s financial reporting, systems and processes worldwide, as well as business unit accounting and regulatory financial compliance
“Sheila Taylor is a respected business executive with proven expertise in financial management in logistics and transportation,” said Robert L. Bianco, Jr., president, Menlo Worldwide Logistics. “Her varied experience and industry knowledge complement our leadership team and I look forward to her contributions.”
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 04:38PM Third-party logistics provider Kane Is Able, Inc. has named Scott Moran its new Executive Vice President of Business Development and Marketing. Moran will direct KANE’s sales and marketing efforts and his team will help new and existing customers leverage logistics to achieve competitive differentiation. He will report to KANE President and CEO, Pete Westermann.
“Scott will be front and center in bringing supply chain innovation to our customers,” says Westermann. “He has conceived and managed cutting-edge solutions for companies of all sizes, including some of the world’s largest retailers and manufacturers. We’re excited to put that experience to work for our customers and to help KANE achieve its aggressive growth goals.”
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 04:40PM Progress Software Corporation has named Henry Hicks as Industry Vice President, Supply Chain. Hicks will drive the market strategy and solution development for the company’s global Supply Chain Practice.
“Business leaders need real visibility to mitigate risks and take quick, decisive actions, and the supply chain presents an enormous opportunity to realize these benefits,” said Jay Bhatt, President and CEO of Progress Software. “Hicks’ expertise and leadership will help Progress customers deploy supply chain technologies that enable them to become more operationally responsive and build market share.”
Monday, January 23, 2012 at 03:56PM Texas-based G&A Partners has appointed Marius Swart as Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Business Development.
During his 20 year professional career, Swart has gained significant experience across the major sectors that comprise Human Capital Management, having held leadership positions in organizations that provide Time & Attendance, Payroll, Learning Management, and Recruiting & Selection systems.
“We are delighted to have Marius join our executive team,” said Tony R. Grijalva, CEO, G&A Partners. “He brings a unique expertise and understanding of HR and the hi-tech systems that are helping drive the industry. We look forward to seeing Marius apply his breadth of knowledge to G&A’s outsourcing model and successfully position G&A for long-term growth.”
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 05:09PM Owen Mumford has announced the appointment of Richard Thomas as its new sales and marketing director, as it seeks to improve its long-term strategic foundations. Thomas previously served as Vice-President for Business Integration at Smiths Medical’s US operations, during which he accrued considerable experience in the medical technology field.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 04:28PM Third-party logistics firm, Transplace, has been picked to handle domestic transportation management activities for Reichhold, a North Carolina-based global composites and coating industry manufacturer. Under the agreement, Transplace will procure and manage Reichhold’s truckload contracts with carriers and the freight audit and payment activities.
Monday, January 16, 2012 at 04:14PM Family Dollar Stores recently announced that it has named Paul White to Executive Vice President — Chief Merchandising Officer. Mr. White will report to Michael Bloom, President and Chief Operating Officer.
“Through Paul’s leadership and strategic vision, Family Dollar has created a compelling mix of discretionary merchandise which has led to a more fun place to shop for our customers,” said Mr. Bloom. “Paul’s promotion will help us continue to broaden our appeal and deliver greater value to our customers.”
Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 04:43PM Manhattan Associates, Inc. was named to Food Logistics’ 8th Annual FL100, which is a list of leading software and technology providers in the food and beverage industry.
“Manhattan SCOPE(R) solutions enable food manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers to respond quickly to changing demands, comply with burgeoning regulations and improve service levels,” said Jeff Mitchell, Manhattan Associates executive vice president, Americas. “Our recognition in the Food Logistics 100 is a validation that Manhattan solutions are helping food companies work intelligently and effectively to maximize profits and reduce costs.”
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 04:30PM QVC announced that Beth Rubino has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Workplace Services, reporting to QVC President and CEO, Mike George.
“Nothing is more important to QVC’s success than our people and the passion they bring to the business every day,” said QVC’s President and CEO, Mike George. “As the chief steward of our people, Beth ensures that QVC is a great place to work and a place where talented people come to build their careers.”
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 12:13PM Land O’Lakes, Inc. has appointed Beth Ford as Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain & Operations Officer, reporting to Land O’Lakes President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Policinski.
Ford brings a wealth of experience in managing global operations and supply chain networks to her new role. Her broad functional experience includes line and staff management, procurement, engineering, manufacturing, quality control, planning, customer service, logistics and distribution.
“We’re very pleased to have Beth join Land O’Lakes,” said Policinski. “She brings our senior leadership team additional insight and experience, particularly in the area of supply chain and operations. Beth is a recognized leader in her field and has a strong track record of success.”
Monday, January 9, 2012 at 04:21PM Agilent Technologies Inc. has appointed Gooi Soon Chai as senior vice president, order fulfillment and supply chain. In this position, Gooi now leads a new, centralized organization created to help Agilent leverage its strength in manufacturing, procurement and logistics across the company’s three business groups: life sciences, chemical analysis and electronic measurement. Gooi will report to Ron Nersesian, Agilent’s chief operating officer
“Agilent has enjoyed tremendous success from the strength of its three businesses,” Nersesian said, “and now we’re building upon that with our ability to leverage Agilent’s global purchasing power and infrastructure. This change is about creating an opportunity for the order-fulfillment leaders in each of these businesses to look for ways to further leverage work and resources that will ultimately enhance the customer experience.
Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 04:30PM QVC has announced that Beth Rubino has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Workplace Services, reporting to QVC President and CEO, Mike George. Previously, she was Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Workplace Services.
“Nothing is more important to QVC’s success than our people and the passion they bring to the business every day,” said QVC’s President and CEO, Mike George. “As the chief steward of our people, Beth ensures that QVC is a great place to work and a place where talented people come to build their careers.”
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 04:46PM Mohawk Industries has announced today that Brian Carson will be appointed President of the Mohawk Flooring Business Unit and that John “J.T.” Turner, Jr., will be appointed President of the Dal-Tile Business Unit.
“Brian and J.T. are industry veterans with the institutional knowledge, business acumen and innovative creativity to further the success of our carpet and ceramic businesses,” said Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, Chairman and CEO of Mohawk Industries.
Carson and Turner will succeed Frank Peters, current President of the Mohawk Flooring Business Unit, and Harold Turk, current President of the Dal-Tile Business Unit. Both Peters and Turk will continue with the Company by leading strategic development activities in their respective segments.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 04:45PM Talbots has unveiled plans to reduce its corporate work force by 9 percent, or slightly more than 100 positions, as part of a broader effort to trim $50 million out of its annual budget. Talbots spokeswoman Julie Lorigan said most of the layoffs are taking place in Hingham,MA, with some in New York and Tampa.
The latest cuts follow Talbots’ decision in 2010 to close roughly 100 stores and a move in 2009 to trim more than 300 positions from the corporate staff.