NORTH CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diebold, Incorporated announced today that Sean Forrester has been named vice president, information technology (IT), effective Dec. 4. Forrester will play a key role in leading and consolidating the company's enterprise applications, systems architecture and Oracle enterprise resource planning (ERP) program office. Forrester will report to John Crowther, vice president and chief information officer.
"Sean brings considerable experience in IT strategic planning, business transformation and ERP implementation with diversified global organizations," said Kevin Krakora, executive vice president and chief financial officer. "This appointment is another strategic step forward in improving our operations by building a strong, cohesive IT organization that will support our business transformation and profitable growth."
Forrester comes to Diebold from SPX Corporation where he served as vice president, IT. Previously, he held several executive positions during his 18 years with Dana Corporation, including corporate director of IT planning and governance, and division chief information officer for Dana Heavy Vehicle Technologies & Systems Group.
Forrester earned an honors bachelor's degree in business administration from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, and a master's degree in business administration from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. He will graduate with a masters of science in project management from the University of Wisconsin in December 2006.
Diebold, Incorporated is a global leader in providing integrated self- service delivery and security systems and services. Diebold employs more than 14,000 associates with representation in nearly 90 countries worldwide and is headquartered in Canton, Ohio, USA. Diebold reported revenue of $2.6 billion in 2005 and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "DBD." For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.diebold.com/.
