Michael Campbell has been appointed chief executive officer of International Decision Systems (IDS), replacing the current interim CEO, Tom Thomas. Campbell brings over 27 years of software development and technology experience to IDS. His most recent role was at Fair Isaac, where he was executive vice president and chief operating officer. At Fair Isaac he led global sales, strategic partnerships and professional services. His role encompassed the direct management of customer relationships globally and total company revenues. He also played a key role in directing product strategy.
Previously, Campbell had much success as an entrepreneur, founding Campbell Software in 1989, the company being twice recognized by Inc. Magazine for company growth. He also led his organization through its acquisition by SAP in 1999. He then assumed senior roles within SAP through to 2001, when he became senior vice president and general manager of SAP America. Nicholas E. Somers, the chairman of the IDS Board and managing partner of SV Investment Partners, the private equity owner of IDS, said "Michael Campbell brings tremendous industry knowledge and business acumen to IDS. His experience and background are a perfect fit as we continue to grow IDS and broaden its product offerings to our expanding client base." Campbell said, "2011 is going to be a great year for IDS. I am deeply impressed with the industry-leading knowledge and expertise within the company. As I look to the future, I couldn't be more optimistic about our opportunities to grow the company and continue to support our customers with the great products they have come to expect from IDS."
Michael Campbell has been appointed chief executive officer of International Decision Systems (IDS), replacing the current interim CEO, Tom Thomas. Campbell brings over 27 years of software development and technology experience to IDS. His most recent role was at Fair Isaac, where he was executive vice president and chief operating officer. At Fair Isaac he led global sales, strategic partnerships and professional services. His role encompassed the direct management of customer relationships globally and total company revenues. He also played a key role in directing product strategy.
Previously, Campbell had much success as an entrepreneur, founding Campbell Software in 1989, the company being twice recognized by Inc. Magazine for company growth. He also led his organization through its acquisition by SAP in 1999. He then assumed senior roles within SAP through to 2001, when he became senior vice president and general manager of SAP America. Nicholas E. Somers, the chairman of the IDS Board and managing partner of SV Investment Partners, the private equity owner of IDS, said “Michael Campbell brings tremendous industry knowledge and business acumen to IDS. His experience and background are a perfect fit as we continue to grow IDS and broaden its product offerings to our expanding client base.” Campbell said, “2011 is going to be a great year for IDS. I am deeply impressed with the industry-leading knowledge and expertise within the company. As I look to the future, I couldn’t be more optimistic about our opportunities to grow the company and continue to support our customers with the great products they have come to expect from IDS.”
Reproduced from Asset Finance International
