The Lancer Group places Jim Tallman as CEO of Innovative Interfaces, leading provider of library automation software solutions for public and academic libraries worldwide. Innovative Interfaces is backed by leading private equity firms, HGGC and JMI Equity

EMERYVILLE, CA - Innovativ e announced today that Jim Tallman will join the executive ranks of Innovative Interfaces as Chief Executive Offi cer. The company is headquartered in Emeryville, California with offices in New York, Virginia, Ireland, India, and Malaysia. In this role, Jim will be focused on the company's commitment to library success and increasing velocity in product leadership an d operational excellence. Jim comes to Innovative with extensive experience as CEO for top software and technology companies, most recently from Wolters Kluwer, a leading global information services company. During his tenure at Wolters Kluwer Enterprise Legal Management Solutions, the company experienced unprecedented market growth, delivering world - class customer support and impressive product innovation built on a collaborative framework. Having lived and worked in North America, Latin America, EMEA, a nd Asia Pacific, he also brings expertise in management of global operations, serving a worldwide customer base. Jim is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, and is bilingual in English and Spanish. "I am thrilled that Jim has agreed to join t he senior leadership team here at Innovative," states Bill Schickling, EVP at Innovative Interfaces. "His passion for excellence and commitment to the Innovative strategic initiatives will serve our library partners. And I am pleased that Bert Winemiller will continue as a member of the team as EVP of Strategy."

About The Lancer Group
The Lancer Group is a leading retained executive search firm that is trusted by private equity firms, their portfolio companies and public corporations to deliver high-impact leaders. The firm specializes in board-driven search mandates including CEOs, CFOs, C-suite executives and board directors as well as private equity investment professionals and operating partners. The Lancer Group has provided strategic counsel to clients across a range of industries and has particular expertise in technology, industrial, energy, healthcare and consumer markets.

With relationships at over 50 of the top 100 private equity firms, The Lancer Group provides a range of pre-deal private equity advisory services beyond traditional executive search. These services include deal origination, diligence support and introductions to “backable” executives.

Founded in 1998, The Lancer Group is privately held and operates from offices across North America and Australia (www.thelancergroup.com).

Firm Contacts
Scott Dunklee
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Michael Misiaszek
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Liliana Corona
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