Sterling Commerce, an AT&T subsidiary and a provider of business process implementations, has named Bob Irwin as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
Irwin had been Acting President and CEO of the Columbus, Ohio-based company following the passing of former CEO Samuel Starr in late 2006.
Irwin has been Sterling’s top sales executive and a key member of the company’s executive team since joining the company in 2002. Prior to taking the post as President, Irwin was Senior VicePresident, America’s sales. In this role, Irwin was responsible for strategic leadership of the Sterling Commerce Americas sales team, where he helped transform the company’s sales organisation.
“Bob is an outstanding leader who has played an integral role in Sterling Commerce’s dramatic growth over the past five years,” says Ray Wilkins, Group President – AT&T Diversified Business.
“His ideas, energy and breadth of experience will enable him to hit the ground running. We’re looking forward to great things from the Sterling Commerce team under Bob’s guidance.”
“I am proud to take on this role as we continue to focus on helping our customers establish business without borders,” Irwin says. “In today’s global economy, Sterling is uniquely positioned to help businesses operate effectively, in real time, across boundaries of space, size and technology. With the backing of a global technology leader like AT&Tand a service-oriented approach, I am confident that Sterling will reach new heights.”