President of Vitol joins Board of Directors at CVC Capital company, Pilot Flying JPresident of Top 3 Crude Oil Trading Co. joins Board of CVC Capital portfolio Co by Eric Nguyen, Senior EditorNovember 05, 2010The Lancer Group is pleased to announce that Mike Loya, President of Vitol, one of the Top 3 crude oil traders in the world, has joined the Board of Directors of Pilot Travel Centers, a portfolio company of CVC Capital. Pilot Travel Centers operates more than 500 physical trucking stations, consumes over 5 Billion gallons of fuel a year, and sells more than 15% of all over-the-road truck diesel fuel in the United States. CVC Capital acquired a 47.5% stake in Pilot Travel Centers from Marathon Petroleum in September 2008 and retained The Lancer Group to recruit a world-class petroleum executive who could bring a macro perspective on fuel hedging, sourcing, and shipping. According to Tank Storage Magazine, Vitol generates revenues in excess of $191 Billion, ships more than 5 Million barrels of crude daily, and charters a fleet of more than 3,000 ships annually. Vitol’s main operations are based in Geneva, Houston, Singapore, and London. In addition to the global crude and product trading businesses, the company has a growing presence in the natural gas, power, emissions and bio-fuels markets. In his current role, Mike is responsible for the management, trading activities, and assets of Vitol Group in North and South America. Mike is one of seven members of the Board of Directors of the Vitol Group. Prior to joining Vitol in 1992, Mike held senior executive roles at Euromin SA, Transworld Oil, Tenneco and Exxon. Mike graduated with an MBA from Harvard Business School. About The Lancer Group |
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Jana Eggers, former Product Innovator at Intuit, joins Blackbaud (Nasdaq: BLKB) as SVP of Product Management and Marketing (External Link)Former founder of Intuit’s Corporate Innovation Lab joins leading global supplier of software and services to the nonprofit sector by Eric Nguyen, Senior EditorOctober 20, 2010Charleston, S.C. (October 20, 2010) – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced that it has hired Jana Eggers as senior vice president of product management and marketing. Based at the company’s Charleston, S.C.-headquarters, she will lead Blackbaud’s product innovation and marketing efforts starting November 16. “We are very pleased to welcome Jana to Blackbaud and to leverage the leadership experience that she has gained over the course of a distinguished career in the technology industry,” said Marc Chardon, Blackbaud’s chief executive officer. “Her customer-focused approach to product management will guide our product development to fit the needs of our customers and to deliver an even richer set of products to help them accomplish their missions.” Eggers brings extensive software and technology experience to this new role, having served in technology and executive positions at Intuit, Basis Technology, Lycos, American Airline’s Sabre, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, along with several acquired start-ups. “I joined Blackbaud for two reasons: the committed, customer-focused team and the life-changing organizations served,” said Eggers. “Nonprofits around the globe rely on technology for efficiency across all aspects of their organizations and to help accomplish their missions. I am excited to lead the team defining and delivering the answers to their needs.” Prior to joining Blackbaud, Eggers served as chief executive officer of Germany-based Spreadshirt, the worldwide platform for personalized apparel. Eggers joined Spreadshirt from Intuit, where she founded and led the company’s corporate Innovation Lab, which researched and designed new offerings. She also served as general manager for Intuit’s QuickBase business, serving the Fortune 100, and developing it to become Intuit’s fastest-growing business unit. In previous roles, Eggers led engineering, product management, marketing and business development teams. Eggers received her bachelor’s degree in mathematics and computer science at Hendrix College in Arkansas. She graduated early to join Los Alamos National Lab as a research scientist with a specialty in supercomputing. Eggers has been featured in BusinessWeek, Fortune, and The New York Times for her leadership and innovation work and is a frequent invited speaker on the topics of technology, business, innovation, and leadership. About Blackbaud |
Liquidity Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: LQDT) appoints Ben Hanna as VP of Marketing Strategy and Communications (External Link)Liquidity Services, Inc. Announces Appointment of Ben Hanna as Vice President, Marketing Strategy and Communications by Eric Nguyen, Senior EditorSeptember 21, 2010Hanna Brings Expertise Building Leading Online Marketplace Brands and Customer Engagement to Liquidity Services, Inc. Liquidity Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:LQDT), which provides business and government clients and buying customers transparent, innovative and effective online marketplaces and integrated services for surplus assets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Hanna as Vice President, Marketing Strategy and Communications.Mr. Hanna will serve as a member of LSI’s executive management team and will report to Bill Angrick, LSI’s Chairman and CEO. Mr. Hanna will be responsible for leading the Company’s marketing strategy, research and communications activities to support the brand vision and growth objectives of LSI and to leverage cross-company collaboration opportunities. Mr. Hanna will partner with LSI’s senior management team and marketing leads to further scale and grow the Company’s online marketplaces by developing effective branding, segmentation and engagement initiatives with buyers and clients in the retail supply chain, corporate capital assets and government markets. Mr. Hanna will also oversee LSI’s public relations and investor relations activities. Mr. Hanna brings to LSI over 14 years of experience building leading online B2B brands for companies such as eBay, Business.com and IronPlanet through market research and segmentation, supply/demand generation and brand strategy and positioning. As Senior Manager of eBay Business, Mr. Hanna was responsible for building eBay’s US Business and Industrial segment to over $1 billion of annual GMV. Most recently, as Vice President of Marketing – Interactive for Dex One Corporation, Mr. Hanna established Business.com / Dex One as a B2B social media leader and led online marketing, demand generation, brand strategy and communications programs that led to a 5x increase in revenue over a three year period. “We are very pleased to have Ben join LSI’s executive management team,” said Mr. Angrick. “His experience as a top executive and marketing strategist building leading online brands with business customers will bring a valuable perspective to LSI. Ben’s past experience engaging audiences on both the buyer and seller side of online marketplaces will be beneficial to LSI as we expand our e-commerce marketplace solution in the US and abroad.” “I am excited to join LSI and a team that has built a strong foundation with high integrity and customer value and that is poised to scale the business across multiple large, untapped markets,” stated Mr. Hanna. “I look forward to working with the entire LSI team to leverage our collective knowledge and capabilities to seize the many growth opportunities available to us.” Mr. Hanna is a recognized thought leader on reaching and engaging buyers and sellers online and serves on the board of a leading B2B online marketing firm and is a member of the Internet Advertising Bureau Research Committee. Mr. Hanna earned a Ph.D. in Business from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan. About Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) Liquidity Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:LQDT) and its subsidiaries enable retailers, industrial corporations and government agencies to market and sell surplus assets quickly and conveniently using online marketplaces and value-added services. The company is based in Washington, D.C. and has approximately 700 employees. Additional information can be found at: www.liquidityservicesinc.com. SOURCE: Liquidity Services, Inc. Liquidity Services, Inc. |
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Brad Holman Joins Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) as President of the International Business Unit (External Link)Blackbaud Announces Brad Holman as President of its International Business Unit by Eric Nguyen, Senior EditorSeptember 20, 2010Blackbaud Announces Brad Holman as President of its International Business Unit Holman brings extensive technology and broad international experience to leading global supplier of software and services to the nonprofit industry CHARLESTON, S.C.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced that it has hired Brad Holman as president of its International Business Unit. Based in Sydney, he will lead Blackbaud’s international operations including Blackbaud’s England, Hong Kong, Australia, and Netherlands offices, as well as all international business development activities. “Brad’s broad range of skills and leadership abilities combined with his extensive international experience will be invaluable as we expand our range of product and services offerings around the globe,” said Marc Chardon, Blackbaud’s chief executive officer. Holman has led a number of mergers and acquisition opportunities in both Europe and Asia and established many distribution partners across international markets. Before joining Blackbaud, he worked in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Australia and managed operations in the Middle East and India. “I am excited to join Blackbaud at such a pivotal time in the company’s international expansion,” said Holman. “Blackbaud has a clear market leadership position in the nonprofit industry. With eight global offices, I believe the company is well-positioned to support the evolving needs of nonprofit professionals around the world, and I look forward to leading the team that will bring the industry’s leading software and services to a global audience.” Holman was most recently a partner and chief commercial officer at Sydney-based ATI Business Group, a company that provides outsourcing and technical services to the aviation and travel sectors. In this role, he was tasked with growing the business through brand development and establishing a global network of resellers. He previously served as president of Travelport’s Asia Pacific operations, which provides travel distribution technology services on a global platform. At Travelport, Brad led the development and delivery of business for the $300-million Asia Pacific operation, leading a staff of 300, growing top line revenue and gaining four percentage points of market share making Travelport the number one global ,distribution system within the region. Holman also served as Travelport’s senior vice president of airline services in Asia Pacific and managing director of operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Prior to Travelport, he held executive roles as chief commercial officer at UMP, a professional indemnity insurance company and as managing director of Southern Cross Galileo, a technology services company. Holman holds a bachelor of commerce from University of Western Australia. About Blackbaud Blackbaud is the leading global provider of software and services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, enabling them to improve operational efficiency, build strong relationships, and raise more money to support their missions. Approximately 22,000 organizations — including University of Arizona Foundation, American Red Cross, Cancer Research UK, The Taft School, Lincoln Center, In Touch Ministries, Tulsa Community Foundation, Ursinus College, Earthjustice, International Fund for Animal Welfare, and the WGBH Educational Foundation — use one or more Blackbaud products and services for fundraising, constituent relationship management, financial management, website management, direct marketing, education administration, ticketing, business intelligence, prospect research, consulting, and analytics. Since 1981, Blackbaud’s sole focus and expertise has been partnering with nonprofits and providing them the solutions they need to make a difference in their local communities and worldwide. Headquartered in the United States, Blackbaud also has operations in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.blackbaud.com. |
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MRI Software names Matt Grill as VP of Global Client Support (External Link)MRI Software Names Matt Grill Vice President, Global Client SupportAugust 27, 2010CLEVELAND — MRI Software has hired Matt Grill as Vice President, Global Client Support. MRI is a leading developer of innovative real estate management software solutions for the global real estate industry. MRI takes a customer-focused approach to its business and is committed to improving the client experience. Grill is responsible for the Client Support team, comprised of highly trained and knowledgeable analysts around the globe. His focus will be on expanding client self-service options, including a comprehensive, online knowledge base clients can use to resolve issues 24 hours a day, seven days a week, without having to email or call Global Client Support. His goal is for his team to continually provide timely, accurate resolutions to clients’ needs all the time adding value to their software solution. Grill has spent the last 11 years in supervisory support roles. His experience includes opening call centers, both domestic and abroad, developing effective structures in support environments and creating employee and client training programs. Most recently, Grill was the Manager, Technical Training & Publications at Sunquest Information Systems. He also managed several Client Support Services teams at the same time. “Matt’s knowledge of client support best practices, CRM technologies, and training will be invaluable in leading our Client Services organization,” said David Post, Chief Executive Officer at MRI Software. “Having worked with Matt previously, I know his drive, dedication and enthusiasm will make him a tremendous asset to the organization.” About MRI Software, LLC. |
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McKesson (NYSE: MCK) Group President joins the Board of Directors of UNIVAR, a CVC Capital portfolio companyPaul Julian joins UNIVAR Board of DirectorsAugust 01, 2010The Lancer Group recruited McKesson’s (NYSE:MCK) EVP and Group Vice President, Paul Julian. In his current role, Paul has operating responsibility for more than $105 Billion of the company’s fiscal 2010 $108 Billion in revenues and the majority of McKesson’s businesses. He oversees U.S. and Canadian pharmaceutical distribution, medical-surgical distribution, specialty care solutions, and retail automation. |
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John Ensign joins MRI Software as General Counsel (External Link)John Ensign Joins MRI Software as General CounselJuly 29, 2010CLEVELAND—(BUSINESS WIRE)—MRI Software, a developer of innovative real estate management software solutions for the global real estate industry, announced the appointment of John Ensign as General Counsel, a member of the MRI executive management team. Ensign will manage the day-to-day legal affairs of the organization, including contracts, employment and licensing. He will serve as an advisor to senior management on strategies and the impact of the execution of those strategies, and will oversee all legal functions in the U.S. and across the globe. “The addition of John Ensign to our management team is an important component as we grow our company in the coming years,” said David Post, Chief Executive Officer at MRI Software. “John’s deep experience in the multifamily property management industry, coupled with his operational acumen and strong legal background, will be invaluable to us.” Ensign brings more than 15 years of business and legal experience to the position. Formerly the Chief Legal Officer at Domin-8 Enterprise Solutions, a property management software company, Ensign was responsible for all employment and securities matters, customer contracts, mergers and acquisitions and operational issues. He most recently navigated the company through its acquisition and stayed with the organization in a consulting role. During this time, he focused his efforts on contracts, mergers and acquisitions and business development for RealPage. Prior to Domin-8, Ensign was with the law firm Bricker & Eckler LLP in Columbus where he gained an extensive background serving as outside counsel for numerous companies from start-up businesses to private and publicly traded companies. “I am committed to strengthen MRI’s position in the industry,” Ensign shared. “I was drawn to this organization because I am confident that we have the ability to grow in the market through our strong and loyal client base and robust core products. We have a lot of growth opportunity in the market.” Ensign received his undergraduate business degree from Miami University (Ohio) and earned his Masters of Laws in Business and Taxation as well as his Juris Doctorate from Capital University. He remains active in the American Bar Association. About MRI Software, LLC. MRI offers business management solutions to the global property management industry as well as to corporate real estate managers. Offering the most flexible solutions with both outsourced hosted offerings and packaged enterprise software, MRI leverages its more than 38 years in business and develops long-term successful relationships with its clients. MRI currently has more than 4,500 installations on five continents and in 41 countries. For more information, please visit www.mrisoftware.com. |
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The Lancer Group recruits Resource Partner to Court Square Capital Partners (External Link)Doron Grosman Joins Court SquareJuly 27, 2010The Lancer Group has successfully recruited Doron Grosman to Court Square Partners as the private equity firm’s first Resource Partner. Since 1980, Court Square has invested over $4.5 Billion in more than 150 transactions, generating more than $14 Billion in returns to investors and partners. Court Square spun out of Citigroup as an independent entity in 2006. Court Square initiated the search for a senior operating executive that would complement the deal team. The firm wanted an executive who had the flexibility developed as a consultant working across multiple industries and business models, and the credibility earned as a C-level executive dealing with similar challenges that Court Square’s portfolio company CEOs face. The Lancer Group targeted executives across North America, Europe, and Asia, and closed the Resource Partner search in 81 days. Upon successful completion of the search, Managing Partner Mike Delaney commented: “After interviewing several retained search firms, we selected The Lancer Group on a challenging internal Resource Partner search. The Lancer Group delivered a highly qualified diverse slate of candidates in a timely manner. We were extremely satisfied with the thorough research and recruiting process and the final result. Court Square will definitely work with The Lancer Group on other instrumental searches.” The Lancer Group’s placement, Doron Grosman brings a blend of experience from consulting, Fortune 500 companies, and middle market firms to Court Square. Following Harvard Business School, Doron spent 7 years with Bain & Company. From Bain, he joined GE Corporate in the fast track management development program before moving to the $7 Billion Plastics division, ultimately working as a General Manager reporting directly into Gary Rogers, CEO of GE Plastics. After 11 years with GE, Doron joined American Standard’s Trane division ($4.4 Billion in revenue and 20,000 employees) to head worldwide Finance, Strategy, and Operations. With the Ingersoll-Rand (NYSE:IR) acquisition of Trane for $10.1 Billion, Doron took on a turnaround challenge as President of the $1.2 Billion division of global printing solutions provider, Quebecor, and brought EBITDA up from 9% in 2006 to 14% when he left in 2008. Prior to joining Court Square, he was President of Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL), a $1.3 Billion carbon fiber materials manufacturer. About The Lancer Group Founded in 1998, The Lancer Group and is an aggressive, results-driven boutique retained search firm with the senior executive reach of large firms. Our niche is working with demanding private equity clients to bring outstanding executives to the table. Unlike the majority of our competitors, we deploy 3x the resources and manpower on each search, which enables us to recruit candidates that other firms may have missed, and quickly and successfully close searches. The Lancer Group places a cap on the amount of active searches we are conducting in order to deliver a more focused, effective search outcome. We take a tailored, “industry-analyst” approach to our research strategy. Our systematic approach is time intensive and requires more internal resources, but results in superior breadth and thoroughness of companies researched and ultimately a higher quality candidate pool for our clients. |
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The Lancer Group places Preston McKenzie as CEO of MicroEdge, a portfolio company of Vista Equity Partners (External Link)June 22, 2010NEW YORK, Jun 22, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE)—MicroEdge, LLC, the leading provider of solutions for the grantmaking community worldwide, today announced that Preston McKenzie has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. McKenzie has more than twenty years of experience leading business development, operations, and sales and marketing organizations. Most recently, he was Vice President and General Manager of Hubbard One, a division of Thomson Reuters (Nasdaq:TRI) that provides marketing and business development solutions for law firms. Under his direction, Hubbard One became one of Thomson’s fastest-growing business units. |
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Gemcom names Eric Palmer as CFO (External Link)March 01, 2010Gemcom Software International Inc., the largest global supplier of specialised mining productivity solutions, today announced that it has appointed to its senior management team Eric Palmer as chief financial officer (CFO). |
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David Ballard joins MicroEdge, LLC as new VP of SalesFebruary 22, 2010 |
The team at Lancer was great. They had a deep understanding of the company and the role required by the CFO. They moved the process along quickly and efficiently