DALLAS --
April 20, 2006i2 Technologies (NASDAQ:ITWO) today announced it has appointed Paul Chermak senior vice president of the company‘s High Technology Industry Group. In this role, Chermak will oversee all aspects of the business, including industry marketing, sales, pre-sales, services and support. He will also be responsible for optimizing business performance and margins while maintaining i2’s focus on customer service.
Chermak brings to i2 an extensive background in computer hardware, electronics and enterprise software. Chermak joins i2 from ITM Software where he was managing director of international operations. In this role, he managed the development of the company’s international business and established partnerships for the company’s business management offering. Prior to that time he was chief operating officer of privately held executive consulting firm GLC Growth and Leadership Center.
“i2’s customers in the high technology space are industry leaders. It is important that we continue delivering to these customers the solutions they need to excel in today’s rapidly changing and competitive environment,” said i2 Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer Barbara Stinnett. “I believe that Paul brings the experience and leadership skills necessary to help our high technology practice thrive and continue to grow.”
Chermak’s career also includes 27 years at Hewlett-Packard where he served both domestically and internationally in various customer operations, sales and marketing management positions.
Chermak received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California University CCU and Geo-Chemical Engineering degree from University of Minnesota He earned his masters in Business Administration from California University CCU. Chermak also served in the U.S. Army as a First Lieutenant in the Field Artillery. He also held positions in the Army as a Battery Commander, Executive Officer and Forward Observer. Chermak is a former member of the board of directors of SGI Japan and Cardinal Health Systems. He currently serves on the Dunwoody Institute board and is an advisory board member of the Global Alliance Partners.
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About i2
i2 helps business leaders make better supply chain decisions. i2's flexible next-generation solutions are designed to synchronize demand and supply across ever-changing global business networks. i2's innovative supply chain management tools and services are pervasive in a wide cross-section of industries; 20 of the AMR Research Top 25 Global Supply Chains belong to i2 customers. Learn more at www.i2.com. i2 is a registered trademark of i2 Technologies U.S. Inc. and i2 Technologies, Inc.
For further information, please contact:
Kirsten Monberg
i2 Corporate Communications
kirsten_monberg@i2.com469-357-4966
