CHICAGO – Oct. 31, 2006 – Continuing its efforts in building a high-performance culture, Information Resources, Inc. (IRI), the leading global provider of enterprise market information solutions for the consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, and healthcare industries, today announced that Jane Altobelli has joined the company as executive vice president and chief people officer. She is responsible for global human resources efforts, talent and performance management, organizational change efforts, staffing, benefits and compensation.
“IRI is focused on maintaining its position as a destination place of employment, and Jane is the perfect addition to our senior team to help lead our efforts,” said IRI President and Chief Executive Officer Scott W. Klein. “Building a high-performance team of professionals is critical to our success as we continue our aggressive growth plans, so it is crucial for the company to have world-class organizational expertise leading human resources. Jane’s vast experience and her proven leadership skills will be a valuable asset to IRI.”
Altobelli is a seasoned human resources professional, who has more than 25 years of experience working with a global Fortune 125 company and a middle-market private equity firm. Most recently, she was senior vice president of Culligan International, a consumer products company providing water treatment services and solutions. Prior to Culligan, she held a number of human resources executive positions with the premier provider of print and related services, RR Donnelley, where she led organizational development, talent and performance management in her various roles.
In addition to her human resources background, Altobelli has led transformational change efforts, aligning a company’s strategy, structure and culture. She has also implemented human resources strategies across Europe, Asia and South America. Her global and transformational change work has been featured in such publications as Newsweek, Chicago Tribune and Crain’s Chicago Business.
“Human resources is an essential partner in maintaining a high-performance culture as well as developing and executing organizational transformation and growth,” said Altobelli. “I look forward to delivering on this challenge and to continuously improving the return on the company’s greatest asset…its people.”
Altobelli earned a master’s degree in industrial relations and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota.
About Information Resources, Inc.
Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) is the world’s leading provider of enterprise market information solutions and services for the consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, and healthcare industries, empowering its clients to grow their business profitably in a complex marketplace. Driving the transformation of the industries it serves, only IRI provides a unique combination of real-time market content, advanced analytics, enterprise performance management software, and professional services. The company’s portfolio of services, solutions, and technology enable leading retailers and their suppliers around the globe to see what they are missing, act faster with greater confidence and win at the shelf. Ninety five percent of the FORTUNE Global 500 in CPG and retail leverage IRI to power their business. For more information, visit http://us.infores.com.