Rimini Street has appointed Gertrude ‘Trude’ Van Horn as Executive Vice President and CIO.
Van Horn’s extensive technology expertise includes senior roles at American Express, JP Morgan, Jo-Ann Stores, Office Depot, Haggar Clothing Company and Victoria’s Secret.
Prior to her appointment as CIO, Van Horn served as Senior Vice President and CIO at NCH Corporation where she led pivotal initiatives to revamp their IT infrastructure, refine business processes and champion innovation across the 100+ year-old, billion-dollar organization.
“I was first introduced to Rimini Street in 2013 and was immediately impressed by their expertise, quality resources, and commitment to NCH’s success and satisfaction. Rimini Street was an excellent partner for many years and I am delighted to make the move from being a client to now taking on this new challenge,” said Van Horn.
“As the CIO of Rimini Street, I am doubly excited to share my experience with other business leaders looking for a true IT partner to help them achieve their growth and profitability goals.”
“Without a doubt, an exceptional IT vision coupled with brilliant execution is imperative to the company’s success in both capability and speed,” said Rimini Street President and CEO Seth Ravin.
“Trude’s wealth of experience and proven track record in leading technology transformations are invaluable assets for our organization.”
