ATLANTA, July 23, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Turnpoint Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of business and process driven IT consultancy services for the mining, transportation, and utility industries, announced today that Debbie O'Brien has recently been appointed Vice President of Operations.
O'Brien's appointment is reflective of Turnpoint's expanding presence in the global market, which has dictated the need for an operations executive to facilitate its global operations management. As VP of Operations, O'Brien will oversee all day-to-day operational activities, including infrastructure development, project oversight and recruitment to support Turnpoint's growing customer base and global growth strategy.
Commenting on her appointment, O'Brien stated, "I'm looking forward to contributing to Turnpoint's continued expansion with my consultant and management experience, which provides me with a keen understanding of the perspective of both the consultant and the client, particularly within the realm of global interactions. As Turnpoint continues to grow, we will ensure that our approach continues to benefit the customer through increased business performance."
O'Brien has previously served in several executive roles and brings more than eleven years of experience providing operations and consultant support management. Most recently, O'Brien managed the Business Information Management (BIM) Practice at Capgemini, where she was responsible for all operational activities, including the support of approximately 350 consultants globally. Prior to Capgemini, O'Brien served as VP of Operations for Gazelle Consulting and also held senior management positions at Application Partners and CFI ProServices.
Turnpoint Solutions President and CEO Rick Higdon remarked, "Debbie's appointment to VP of Operations is a very important milestone and will help to build on our global competitive positioning. We are committed to providing the personnel and infrastructure necessary to support a global operation as we are now actively hiring in all regions and practice areas to meet an increasing demand for our services. I am confident Debbie will make significant contributions to the company as we continue to scale globally."
About Turnpoint Solutions LLC
Turnpoint Solutions is a leading provider of business domain and process driven IT consultancy services for the mining, transportation, and utility industries. We work with clients to develop innovative yet attainable business transformation strategies and we focus on the strategic application of technology in the areas of asset management, customer care and workforce optimization.
By combining vertical industry subject matter expertise, vendor/technology experience, and proven program management we ensure that our client's technology investments deliver measurable, sustainable competitive advantage. Additional information is available on line at www.turnpoint-solutions.com.
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