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Industry Practices
Information Technology
Areas
- e-Commerce
- Mobility
- Analytics
- Biotechnology
- Internet/Internet Services
- New Media
- Telecommunications
- Software
- Computer Hardware and Peripherals
- Networking
- Semiconductors
Why? Why not?
These seemingly mundane questions are catalysts in technology's continuing ability to affect every business in the world and perpetually change billions of lives. Restless, brilliant minds pursue myriad answers to the two queries through technological discoveries and exhaustive applications.
The result? The technology industry's products and services enable and enhance communication - whether between individuals, groups, or inanimate objects - meeting an age-old human need and creating a world that wants more, better, faster. With apparently boundless application and insatiable markets, perhaps only the human factor - leadership - can limit a technology company - or push it beyond expectations.
Like those creating innovative products, the board of directors, chief executive officer, and senior executive team must believe in the infinite possibilities of their proprietary products and unique services. But when they ask "why" and "why not," they must marry the dreams of possibility with business pragmatism. Senior management and the board must create, communicate, and implement strategy and tactics to unite diverse functions and intellectual personalities in pursuing discovery that becomes profitable business.
Technology companies need executives who can run a successful business in his highly competitive industry. Ray & Berndtson's global technology professionals consistently identify these rare individuals, providing our clients the leadership talent they need.
Information Technology - Representative Searches
Information Technology touches virtually every aspect of a company's strategy for growth and success. And, technology companies increasingly turn to Ray & Berndtson for the leaders who understand its application, manage its challenges, and execute for success in a wide array of industries.
Recent "Information Technology" assignments include:
| Designation | Assignments |
| Chief Executive Officer | of an emerging growth company positioned to capitalize on the personal digital assistants market |
| Chief Executive Officer Vice President Product Development |
for a provider of Internet software and devices for distributed Internet systems |
| Chief Executive Officer Europe | of a communications services provider which includes voice, data, Internet and international services |
| Chief Executive Officer | for a complete supplier of telecommunications products through the integration of switched, Internet protocol and wireless technologies |
| Chief Executive Officer | for an on-line superstore for insurance products |
| Chief Executive Officer | of an automated healthcare data capture and process analysis software products company |
| Chief Executive Officer | for a developer of graphics technology to facilitate fast loading, rich media graphics to on-line users |
| Chief Operating Officer | for a developer of highly advanced networking systems based on optical technology to improve both data and voice communication over fiber optic networks |
| Chief Operating Officer | for a major IT hardware company |
| Chief Operating Officer | for an innovative Silicon Valley startup, outsourcing Internet operations and infrastructure |
| Chief Executive Officer | for an Iberian telecommunications company |
| Chief Executive Officer | for an e-fulfillment company involved in applications that make it easy for customers to buy online |
| Chief Operating Officer | for a provider of Internet based application services to the automotive supplier community |
| Chief Operating Officer | for a publicly traded company engaged in the production of traditional and Internet yellow pages |
| Chief Operating Officer | for an innovative web based business |
| Chief Operating Officer Consumer Internet Service Managing Director |
for worldwide software products company with market capitalisation of £3.5 billion |
| Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer |
for an innovative wireless communications company |
| Chief Operating Officer | for a leading provider of knowledge-based solutions for engineering design and information technology requirements |
| Chief Operations Officer | for a major IT company |
| President & Chief Executive Officer | for a customer care and billing software company |
| President & Chief Operating Officer | for a leader in developing photonic components for fiber optic networks |
| President Europe | for a leading U.S. telecoms services company |
| President | of an integrated North American entertainment company |
| President, Canada | for a widely recognized computer and related hardware manufacturer |
| President | of an E-auctioneer and E-liquidator of industrial equipment and excess merchandise through interactive live and on-line auctions |
| President | E-Supply for a leading health care supply management company in North America, e-Commerce |
| General Manager Europe, Middle East & Africa |
for a widely recognized computer and computer products manufacturer |
| General Manager North America | for a private, Europe-based company that is a leading manufacturer of power supplies and related electrical components |
| General Manager PCs Division | for a manufacturer of computer, cellular and data communications equipment |
| General Manager, Applications Services |
for a large Canadian information technology services company |
| General Manager, Mexico | for a major developer of computer software products including database management and network products |
| General Manager, New Business | for a European telecommunications company |
| General Manager-Peripherals Division | for a leading electronic/electrical equipment manufacturer |
| Managing Director Latin America | for a producer of gaming machines and other related systems and equipment |
| Country Manager | for an international software company |
| Country Manager Italy | for a worldwide leader in communication and information systems |
| Chief Financial Office | for a manufacturer of audio, video and data presentation conference systems |
| Chief Financial Officer | for a private exchange carrier and communications software development company |
| Chief Financial Officer | for a provider of integrated telecommunications services in rural and small urban U.S. markets |
| Chief Financial Officer | for a recently formed partnership of several wireless operators |
| Chief Financial Officer | for one of the largest worldwide manufacturers of electronic office equipment |
| Chief Financial Officer | for a leading online media company targeting the Internet generation |
| Chief Financial Officer | for an Internet service provider |
| Chief Financial Officer | for an on-line media company targeting the Internet generation |
| Chief Financial Officer | of a Canadian on-line shop engine |
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
for a large North American telephone operating company |
| Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales | for an Internet-based conferencing service product |
| Sales Director, Europe | for a leading provider of multimedia communications servers |
| Senior Partner-Europe-Healthcare Consulting | for a leading worldwide provider of computer and Internet related information technology, product support and network services |
| Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, Sales |
for a service provider of end-to-end financial billing and payment services for commercial enterprises |
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