Telecom Lead America: Plantronics, a provider of audio
communications for businesses and consumers, has appointed Pamela Strayer as
senior vice president & chief financial officer of the company, replacing
Barbara Scherer who announced her intention to retire in March 2012.
In this new position, Strayer will be looking after all
aspects of the company’s financial management, and will supervise information
technology, legal and investor relations.
Pamela Strayer will be reporting to president and chief
executive officer, Ken Kannappan.
The combination of Pamela’s deep technical accounting
and compliance background, together with her extensive experience in software
and services, will be of great value to Plantronics as we continue to deliver
on our vision of smarter communications. Pamela’s demonstrated ability to
support growth and drive cost efficiencies will be invaluable as we tackle new
market opportunities, particularly in the area of Unified Communications,” said
Ken Kannappan, president and chief executive officer.
Strayer has over two decades of financial management
experience, including more than 14 years within the technology industry.
Plantronics has incredible opportunities ahead as
smarter and more versatile audio communication devices redefine where and how
people work. I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to apply my experience
from the software industry and my financial expertise to help the company grow
with the changing marketplace,” said Strayer.
Prior to Plantronics, Strayer served Autodesk, a 3D
design, engineering and entertainment software company, as its vice president
finance, principal accounting officer.
Strayer also served Epiphany, a customer relationship
management software company and Informix Software, a relational database
management system developer.
Plantronics adds more new tools and resources to Smarter
Working UC Toolkit
In March this year, Plantronics added more new tools and
resources to Smarter Working UC Toolkit.
The free, online toolkit puts how-to information into the
hands of IT managers, providing them with an easy-to-follow roadmap for
successful UC audio device deployments.
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