HERNDON, Va.--June 13, 2006--Deltek, the leading provider of enterprise management software for project-focused organizations, announced today that Janet Perna has joined Deltek's board of directors.
Ms. Perna is a 30-year veteran of IBM, the world's largest information technology company. Most recently she served as the General Manager of Information Management for the IBM Software Group. Under her leadership, IBM was named the worldwide leader in database management software, and Ms. Perna increased the group's revenue by more than 150 percent. She was also instrumental in IBM's decision to acquire the assets of Informix Software's database business in 2001, which doubled IBM's distributed database business. Ms. Perna has also held several senior positions within IBM's software development and IT management groups during her tenure.
Ms. Perna's business and technology leadership has earned her numerous honors and awards. In 2001, she was inducted into the Women in Technology International Hall of Fame. She was also recognized by InformationWeek as one of the nation's "Top 10 Women in IT."
"With extensive experience working with a global technology leader, Janet Perna brings exceptional industry expertise, leadership and business acumen to Deltek's board of directors," said Kevin Parker, president and CEO of Deltek. "I am confident that along with the Deltek management team, Ms. Perna will play a key role in enhancing our position as the leading provider of enterprise software to project-focused organizations."
Perna's appointment follows several changes recently made to Deltek's board of directors. In May, Parker was announced as the new Chairman, succeeding former president and CEO of Deltek, Ken deLaski, who resigned from the position in April. In addition, Alok Singh, Managing Director at private equity firm New Mountain Capital, was named Lead Director of the board, while Kathleen deLaski, sister of Ken deLaski and president of the Sallie Mae Fund, and Joseph Kampf, Chief Executive Officer of Anteon International Corporation, also joined the board.
ABOUT DELTEK
With more than 11,000 customers worldwide, Herndon, VA-based Deltek is the leading provider of enterprise management software for project-focused organizations. Founded in 1983, Deltek enables companies to maximize profitability and productivity, integrating all aspects of their businesses. Deltek Costpoint(R), Deltek Vision(R) and Deltek GCS Premier(R) power a myriad of front- and back-office applications including accounting, billing, resource planning, budgeting and control, business intelligence, CRM and proposal automation, employee time and expense, HR management, procurement and materials management and project management. Deltek's clients include Bechtel, CACI, HOK and Verizon. Visit www.deltek.com, or call 800/456-2009 in the U.S. or +44 (0) 20 7518 5010 in the U.K.
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