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5/22/2008
Information Resources, Inc. Announces Two Global Executive Appointments
Mark Parise Rejoins IRI to Lead International Business; Mark Tims Promoted to Head Global Solution Management Initiative
CHICAGO – Nov. 15, 2006 – Continuing its momentum of building a world-class leadership team, 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 Mark Parise has rejoined the company as president of IRI International. Parise, who was previously president of IRI Global Content Operations, is returning to IRI after holding the position of president of Experian Marketing Services.
The return of Parise was announced in concert with the promotion of Mark Tims, who was named president of IRI Global Solutions Management, a new worldwide product management organization created to focus on global product development and management. Before moving into his new role, Tims led the company’s international efforts.
“Building a strong leadership team is an essential component of our transformation,” said IRI President and Chief Executive Officer Scott W. Klein. “We’ve made great strides in this area as evidenced by the high-caliber of talented professionals who have recognized our continuing momentum in the marketplace and have chosen to either join or return to the IRI team. We’re thrilled to have Mark Parise with us again. His deep industry experience, business acumen and proven transformation and operating skills will help us drive results on the international front. I can also think of no better person to lead Global Solutions Management than Mark Tims. He brings a vast wealth and depth of knowledge across our entire portfolio of products, services and solutions and is the perfect leader to streamline and focus our solutions management offerings globally to meet our clients’ needs.”
Mark Parise has more than 25 years of experience with world-class companies, including General Electric and Chase Manhattan. In addition to leading IRI’s successful operations transformation and launching its Global Operating Center, his responsibilities included the IRI Panel and Consumer Insights business, the Technology Marketing and Consulting business, the In-store Solutions business, the global operations and technology groups and global product management groups.
Mark Tims also has an extensive consultancy and sales track record. He was the U.K. sales manager and then managing director of IRI Software in Europe before becoming managing director of the company’s U.K. market information business in 1996. In 2003, he took on the role of group president of IRI International Operations. Prior to IRI, Tims was with the High Street photo processing retailer, SupaSnaps. He also spent five years at 3M after graduating with a first-class degree in civil engineering.
“Our new Global Solutions Management organization is a decisive step in even further accelerating our product development efforts to ensure that we deliver innovative, game-changing products and solutions for the industries and clients we serve,” added Klein. “We have demonstrated solid levels of innovation during the past two years, and it is now time to take our efforts to an even higher level.”
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.
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