International Decision Systems (IDS), aprovider of equipment and asset finance software, announced that it has hired two seasoned executives to leadership roles in services and sales to address the growth in demand created by the release of InfoLease 10.
“Early demand for InfoLease 10 is strong and it’s imperative our team is poised to support our U.S. and international businesses as we upgrade and add customers to this exciting new release,” said Michael Campbell, Chief Executive Officer of IDS. “We’ve hired two world-class veterans in the services and sales areas to lead IDS and our customers into the future.”
Dick Stewart joins IDS as Vice President, Global Services. Stewart has a deep background in developing services strategies, ensuring delivery success and growing global services organizations at SAP, Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO), Grant Thornton, and most recently IRI Worldwide.
“I look forward to working with the IDS team and helping to further develop its global deployment and partner strategy,” said Stewart. “It’s an exciting time to join IDS with its InfoLease 10 product launched and I am delighted to be working with IDS’ amazing roster of clients and helping them to maximize their investment in IDS’ solutions.”
Craig Lawson joins IDS as Vice President, Worldwide Sales. Lawson brings over 20 years of worldwide sales and management experience to IDS, with particular expertise handling large global transactions for the IT market. In his most recent role as General Manager at predictive analytics leader SmartSignal, a General Electric Intelligent Platforms company, Lawson collaboratively developed regional strategies with local leadership for product sales and led his team to success.
“I’m excited to join the IDS team,” said Lawson. “As IDS continues to develop and grow its position as worldwide market leader of equipment finance solutions, I’m looking forward to driving growth and deepening relationships with customers.”
Stewart and Lawson will attend IDS’ user conference, ConnectionPoint, October 9-11 in Minneapolis, and join other IDS Executives at the ELFA Annual Convention, October 22-23 in Orlando. For more information and to register for ConnectionPoint visit www.idsgrp.com/cp2013.
To learn more about International Decision Systems, visit www.idsgrp.com.