R. Roth to lead Deloitte Global Benchmarking Center
Date: 08-11-2007
Source: PR Newswire
Richard T. Roth, a luminary in developing world class benchmarking and research methodology for globally-recognized companies, has been admitted as a principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP. Roth will lead Deloitte's Global Benchmarking Center (GBC) and is based in Atlanta.
Most recently Chief Research Officer at The Hackett Group, a highly rated global benchmarking and research firm, Roth brings more than 25 years of experience working with senior executives to help them in their efforts to achieve superior performance in areas of selling, general & administrative including finance, information technology, human resources, and procurement. Prior to The Hackett Group, Roth spent 15 years with another professional services firm, heading up its benchmarking services and leading its finance practice in the Southeast region.
"Deloitte has made a strategic decision to invest in, and further strengthen its benchmarking capabilities, and hiring a talent such as Rick, who is respected globally in the field of benchmarking, is a significant step in the process," said Andrew H. Garber, Deloitte Consulting principal and national managing director, Strategy and Operations.
"Deloitte is more than the No.1 employer to launch your career, as BusinessWeek recently announced. I believe we are also the No.1 employer to further your career," said Roth. "Deloitte can truly bring both the depth and breadth needed to help our clients solve their most complex business problems. And by delivering relevant benchmarks, we will help executives deal with the increase in global competition and the increased pressure for performance, to better position them to achieve competitive advantage."
Deloitte's Global Benchmarking Center provides clients with fact-based, highly effective practice-focused reports that provide a baseline from which future improvements can be made. Currently, the GBC offers benchmarking in Finance and Accounting and Human Capital. Additionally, the GBC has deep benchmark experience, knowledge and skills in the insurance industry.
Roth has been featured in publications like Fortune, BusinessWeek, CFO, Business Finance and CIO Magazine and has appeared on CNBC. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting with honors from the University of Connecticut. Roth and his family live in Marietta, Georgia.
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