ARI® announced that Steve Haindl, executive vice president for technology and innovation, was recognized as one of IDG Computerworld’s Premier 100 IT Leaders for 2015. The Premier 100 spotlights individuals in both technology and business who exhibit exceptional leadership and deliver innovative approaches to business challenges.
Since joining ARI in 2008, Haindl has worked to keep ARI at the forefront in terms of innovation and technology and has led the way in developing new, state-of-the-art products and services that benefit ARI’s clients. From the way he structures his team and his dedication to employee recruitment and training, to his approach to the development and execution of major projects such as ARI’s advanced vendor network initiative, Haindl continuously strives to maintain ARI’s position as a global leader in technology.
“Steve has earned this Premier 100 honor based on his leadership style and meticulous focus on developing technologies that deliver value and have impact,” said ARI President Carl A. Ortell, “His work at ARI has helped our company produce advanced solutions for our customers and internal users, all of which have led to significant efficiencies and cost savings. I’m glad that Steve is a member of the ARI team and I’d like to congratulate him on this tremendous honor.”
“The Premier 100 awards program showcases the innovative work of a dedicated group of IT leaders who are using technology to solve business problems in their organizations,” said Scot Finnie, editor in chief of Computerworld. “Every day, these tech-savvy professionals are positioning their organizations for success by mapping IT projects to strategic business initiatives. They also ensure that their departments are set up to quickly enable new ideas, and they balance the need for free and open access to information with concerns about security and compliance. These 100 men and women are using their vast experience in managing people and projects to stay a step ahead. We’re pleased to recognize their leadership and honor their achievements.”
The Premier 100 awards ceremony will be one of the highlights of the AGENDA 15 Conference held March 30 – April 1, 2015, at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, Amelia Island, Florida.