Software industry veteran Howard Gwin elected to Taleo board of directors

Taleo, a leading provider of enterprise talent management services and solutions, today announced the appointment of Howard Gwin to its Board of Directors. Gwin, a seasoned software industry expert with 25 years of experience, has held a variety of executive positions at leading global technology and software organisations.

Gwin served as executive vice president, worldwide operations, at PeopleSoft, Inc., during which time the company grew from $100 million in sales to $1.3 billion. Prior to his time at PeopleSoft, Gwin spent 13 years in senior sales, marketing and operations roles at IBM Corporation and Xerox Corporation. Recently, Gwin also served as President and COO of Solect Technology Group, a global provider of billing, customer care and service management software for the telecommunications industry. During his tenure, Gwin helped orchestrate the sale of Solect to Amdocs Inc., a world leader in customer management billing systems, marking the largest transaction ever for a private Canadian software company.
Gwin has also served on the Board of Directors of several technology companies including Longview Solutions Corp., Mobile Computing Corporation, MaestroCMS Corporation, and Intelligauge Solutions.

ìHoward has extensive experience in sales, marketing and operations and has been successful in managing leading global software and technology companies through periods of notable growth,î said Louis Tetu, chairman and CEO, Taleo. ìHoward is a well-respected executive with an impressive background and track record and has worked to champion the importance of creating enterprise value through the use of comprehensive technology solutions. On behalf of the board, I am delighted to welcome Howard and look forward to working with him.î

ìTaleoís market leadership position and impressive growth over the past five years are testaments to its solid leadership, dedicated workforce, and cutting-edge technology solutions,î stated Gwin. ìAdditionally, with the significant value that Taleoís solutions bring to organisations, it is clear why the company is leading the market in enterprise talent management. I look forward to working with the other Taleo board members who have been involved in the strategic direction and counsel of the company.î

In addition to the appointment of Gwin, Taleoís Board of Directors includes Mark Bertelsen, Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati; Eric Herr, Former President, COO & CFO, Autodesk; Jim Maikranz, Former SVP of Worldwide Sales, SAP; Jeffrey Schwartz, Partner, Bain Capital Inc.; Michael Tierney, CEO, Seneca Investments; and Louis Tetu, Chairman and CEO, Taleo.