STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 28, 2013--
Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) today announced the appointment of Joe
Schmitt to the position of Vice President and Chief Information Officer.
Schmitt was also elected an officer of the company. He will report to
Kevin Connolly, Vice President, Global Client Services.
Schmitt succeeds Greg Buoncontri, who recently retired from Pitney
Bowes. In his new role, Schmitt will lead information technology
strategies and teams worldwide. He will have a particular focus on
developing and deploying an innovative information and IT infrastructure
for the company, including all data and technical service centers,
communications networks (both voice and data), and enterprise software
applications.
“Joe has all the qualities you look for in a strong CIO,” said Connolly.
“He’s experienced, strategic, has a global perspective, and is an
energetic agent for positive change. He is a great addition to our
leadership team.”
Schmitt previously held Chief Information Officer positions at Steward
Health Care System and Cerberus Capital Management. He started his
career with Accenture, the global management consulting and technology
services firm, and then spent twelve years in roles of increasing
responsibility at General Electric.
Schmitt graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with Bachelor of
Science degrees in economics and industrial management.
About Pitney Bowes
Pitney Bowes provides technology solutions for small,
mid-size and large firms that help them connect with customers to build
loyalty and grow revenue. The company’s solutions for financial
services, healthcare,
legal,
nonprofit,
public
sector and retail organizations are delivered on open platforms to
best organize, analyze and apply both public and proprietary data to
two-way customer communications. Pitney Bowes is the only firm that
includes direct mail, transactional mail, call centers and in-store
technologies in its solution mix along with digital channels such as the
Web, email, live chat and mobile applications. Pitney Bowes has
approximately USD $5 billion in annual revenue and 27,000 employees
worldwide. Pitney Bowes: Every connection is a new opportunity™. www.pb.com
Source: Pitney Bowes Inc.
Pitney Bowes
Matthew Broder, 203-351-6347
Vice President,
External Communications
matthew.broder@pb.com
