Trillium Software, A Harte Hanks Company (NYSE: HHS), and a leading global provider of data quality solutions, announced today that Philip Galati has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Trillium Software effective May 27, 2014. Mr. Galati most recently served as Executive Director of SaaS Services and Customer Success for International Business Machines, Inc. (IBM).
“Phil brings deep technology and consulting experience coupled with business strategy development and impressive credentials to Trillium Software,” said Robert Philpott, Chief Executive Officer at Harte Hanks. “He has a strong track record of growing software and technology businesses and a reputation for establishing lasting strategic alliances. These skills will enable Phil to immediately contribute to Trillium's ongoing success and leadership in the information management solutions market.”
As CEO, Mr. Galati will be responsible for directing and increasing the company‘s success in delivering innovative information management and data assurance solutions that support the evolving business needs of customers while expanding Trillium’s reach and influence on currently untapped international growth markets.
During Phil‘s tenure at IBM, he was instrumental in helping to lead the business transformation of the company’s SaaS business and also helped launch IBM's Smarter Commerce organization. Prior to IBM, he was Senior Vice President at Sterling Commerce which was acquired by IBM in 2010. Phil also held executive positions at Dell Computer Co. and Ernst & Young.
“Trillium continues to lead the market with specialized data assurance solutions that help our clients accelerate their business objectives, and I am honoured to assume this leadership position and to work with the many talented and dedicated professionals at Trillium,” said Mr. Galati. “Trillium will continue to empower business leaders to make mission-critical, data-driven decisions related to commerce, legal compliance and risk management, and I am excited to be part of Trillium's legacy of thought leadership and data quality expertise.”