Harte Hanks Announces New Leadership in Sales Transition
Harte Hanks (NASDAQ:HHS) has announced a leadership transition in its sales organization. Jason Chapman has been appointed as Interim Global Head of Sales and Marketing, replacing Kelly Waller, who is stepping down due to personal reasons. Chapman, with experience from companies like Bain & Company and SAP SE, brings expertise in driving business transformation and leading global go-to-market teams.
CEO Kirk Davis praised Waller's contributions, noting her role in reshaping the sales organization, fostering a customer-centric approach, and significantly growing the sales pipeline. Chapman expressed enthusiasm for building on these accomplishments and accelerating sustainable growth. The transition comes as Harte Hanks enters the final stretch of 2024 from a position of strength.
Harte Hanks (NASDAQ:HHS) ha annunciato un cambiamento di leadership nella sua organizzazione vendite. Jason Chapman è stato nominato Responsabile Globale Interinale delle Vendite e del Marketing, sostituendo Kelly Waller, che si dimette per motivi personali. Chapman, con esperienza in aziende come Bain & Company e SAP SE, porta con sé competenze nella trasformazione aziendale e nella guida di team globali di commercializzazione.
Il CEO Kirk Davis ha elogiato i contributi di Waller, sottolineando il suo ruolo nel rimodellare l'organizzazione vendite, promuovendo un approccio incentrato sul cliente e facendo crescere significativamente il pipeline delle vendite. Chapman ha espresso entusiasmo per costruire su questi risultati e accelerare la crescita sostenibile. La transizione avviene mentre Harte Hanks si appresta a entrare nell'ultimo trimestre del 2024 da una posizione di forza.
Harte Hanks (NASDAQ:HHS) ha anunciado una transición de liderazgo en su organización de ventas. Jason Chapman ha sido nombrado Jefe Global Interino de Ventas y Marketing, reemplazando a Kelly Waller, quien renuncia por motivos personales. Chapman, con experiencia en empresas como Bain & Company y SAP SE, aporta una gran experiencia en la transformación de negocios y en la dirección de equipos globales de salida al mercado.
El CEO Kirk Davis elogió las contribuciones de Waller, destacando su papel en la reestructuración de la organización de ventas, fomentando un enfoque centrado en el cliente y haciendo crecer significativamente el pipeline de ventas. Chapman expresó su entusiasmo por construir sobre estos logros y acelerar el crecimiento sostenible. La transición ocurre mientras Harte Hanks entra en la etapa final de 2024 desde una posición de fuerza.
하르트 행크스 (NASDAQ:HHS)는 판매 조직의 리더십 전환을 발표했습니다. 제이슨 채프먼이
CEO 커크 데이비스는 월러의 공헌을 칭찬하며, 그녀가 판매 조직을 재편성하고 고객 중심의 접근 방식을 도모하며 판매 파이프라인을 크게 성장시킨 역할을 강조했습니다. 채프먼은 이러한 업적을 바탕으로 지속 가능한 성장을 가속화하겠다는 의지를 표명했습니다. 전환은 하르트 행크스가 2024년의 마지막 단계에 강력한 입장에서 접어드는 시점에 이루어집니다.
Harte Hanks (NASDAQ:HHS) a annoncé une transition de leadership au sein de son organisation de vente. Jason Chapman a été nommé Responsable Mondial Intérimaire des Ventes et du Marketing, remplaçant Kelly Waller, qui se retire pour des raisons personnelles. Chapman, avec une expérience dans des entreprises telles que Bain & Company et SAP SE, apporte une expertise dans la transformation des entreprises et la direction d'équipes globales de mise sur le marché.
Le PDG Kirk Davis a loué les contributions de Waller, soulignant son rôle dans la restructuration de l'organisation de vente, en favorisant une approche centrée sur le client et en augmentant considérablement le pipeline des ventes. Chapman a exprimé son enthousiasme à l'idée de capitaliser sur ces réalisations et d'accélérer la croissance durable. La transition se produit alors que Harte Hanks entre dans la dernière phase de 2024 dans une position de force.
Harte Hanks (NASDAQ:HHS) hat einen Führungswechsel in seiner Vertriebsorganisation angekündigt. Jason Chapman wurde als Interim Global Head of Sales and Marketing ernannt und ersetzt Kelly Waller, die aus persönlichen Gründen zurücktritt. Chapman bringt Erfahrung aus Unternehmen wie Bain & Company und SAP SE mit und hat Expertise in der Unternehmensumwandlung sowie in der Führung globaler Markteinführungsteams.
CEO Kirk Davis lobte die Beiträge von Waller und wies auf ihre Rolle bei der Neugestaltung der Vertriebsorganisation, der Förderung eines kundenorientierten Ansatzes und dem signifikanten Wachstum des Vertriebspipelines hin. Chapman äußerte seine Begeisterung, auf diesen Erfolgen aufzubauen und ein nachhaltiges Wachstum zu beschleunigen. Der Wechsel erfolgt, während Harte Hanks gestärkt in die Schlussphase von 2024 eintritt.
- Appointment of experienced executive Jason Chapman as Interim Global Head of Sales and Marketing
- Significant growth in sales pipeline reported
- Implementation of customer-centric approach and enhanced accountability in sales organization
- Company positioned for strength entering final stretch of 2024
- Departure of Kelly Waller as part of planned exit due to personal reasons
CHELMSFORD, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 16, 2024 / Harte Hanks, Inc. (NASDAQ:HHS), a global leader in customer experience for over 100 years, today announced a leadership transition within its sales organization.
Jason Chapman, a seasoned executive known for driving business transformation and leading global go-to-market teams, has been appointed as Interim Global Head of Sales and Marketing. Chapman takes over for Kelly Waller, who has stepped down as part of a planned departure due to personal reasons.
Kirk Davis, Chief Executive Officer, remarked: "The entire Harte Hanks team fully supports Kelly in her decision and wishes her the best as she moves forward. Kelly's leadership has been instrumental in reshaping and expanding our sales organization. She fostered a customer-centric approach, enhanced accountability, and implemented a modern framework for success measurement. Thanks to her efforts, our sales pipeline has grown significantly, and we enter this transition and the final stretch of 2024 from a position of strength. We are well positioned for an executive of Jason's caliber."
Jason Chapman brings a wealth of experience from renowned organizations such as Bain & Company, SAP SE, Skillsoft, and most recently, Infor. In his previous roles, he successfully led large global go-to-market teams, introduced advanced productivity tools, developed partnership programs, restructured teams, and launched new go-to-market strategies. His efforts have consistently resulted in successful turnarounds, measurable transformations, and sustainable growth. Chapman holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and a bachelor's degree from Williams College.
Chapman commented on his new role: "Kelly's initiatives have refocused Harte Hanks' sales organization around the customer, creating a unified reporting structure to drive cross-selling and growth. I am eager to build on her accomplishments and leverage these improvements to accelerate sustainable growth. Harte Hanks has an exciting array of near-term opportunities, with solutions tailored to address the persistent challenges our customers face."
In her parting remarks, Kelly Waller stated: "This past year at Harte Hanks has been incredibly rewarding. I am confident that we have built a formidable team, with the right structure to drive long-term growth. While a personal matter requires me to step aside, I believe in the strength of our executive team under Kirk's leadership and the company's ability to carry forward the progress we've made. I will do everything I can to ensure a smooth and successful transition."
About Harte Hanks:
Harte Hanks (NASDAQ:HHS) is a leading global customer experience company whose mission is to partner with clients to provide them with CX strategy, data-driven analytics and actionable insights combined with seamless program execution to better understand, attract and engage their customers.
Using its unparalleled resources and award-winning talent in the areas of Customer Care, Fulfillment and Logistics, and Marketing Services, Harte Hanks has a proven track record of driving results for some of the world's premier brands, including GlaxoSmithKline, Unilever, Pfizer, Warner Bros Discovery, Volvo, Ford, FedEx, Midea, and IBM, among others. Headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Harte Hanks has over 2,000 employees in offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
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