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As Momentum Builds, Catalina Makes Senior HR Hires in the U.S. and JapanST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As shopper intelligence leader Catalina continues to strengthen its global network, the company has hired two seasoned executives – Joy Linsday and Kanako Takano – to oversee Human Resources in the U.S. and Japan, respectively. A primary focus of each will be hiring and retaining the best people as part of the company's ongoing digital and data analytics evolution. These HR pros have the experience to ensure Catalina is attracting the strongest, smartest, most innovative people here. Catalina continues to strengthen its global workforce of 1,200 with dozens of available positions spanning Data & Analytics, Sales, Operations, Product Development, Technology and more across Catalina's four major geographic regions, the U.S., Japan, Europe and Costa Rica. "Our talent needs have become more sophisticated in recent years as we've doubled down on delivering real-time shopper intelligence insights and omni-channel capabilities that drive sales and build loyalty for the world's leading brands and retailers through a mix of highly targeted in-store, TV and digital media networks," said Catalina's global President & CEO Wayne Powers. "Joy and Kanako have the experience to ensure we're attracting the strongest, smartest, most innovative people to Catalina, and keeping them here." Joy Linsday (U.S. & Global) To date, Linsday has focused her career on cultivating talent for both public and private companies with global scope. Most recently, she led HR as SVP of Human Resources at Zelis Payments, a high-growth healthcare technology company. Previously, she was the senior HR executive for Liberty Diversified International, a global manufacturing company. She has also led HR in the hospitality, healthcare and financial services industries with Carlson Companies, UnitedHealth Group and Ameriprise Financial, respectively. "I'm excited to join Catalina in the midst of one of its most innovative periods," said Linsday. "The people I've met here are curious, customer-focused, collaborative and caring. The best part is they are smart and innovative thinkers who bring different perspectives – and own and celebrate their inner nerd-dom. I fit right in!" Linsday has returned to Florida for her new role at St. Petersburg-based Catalina. She received her bachelor's degree at the University of South Florida and Master of Business Administration from the University of Tampa. Kanako Takano (Japan) "I'm honored to have Kanako join our team," said Wayn. "She has extensive experience leading support and operations functions for some of Japan's most influential and important technology companies, as well as global organizations with Japanese operations. Kanako is also a superb people leader who has the empathy and skills to help with our ongoing culture shift as we further expand our reach into digital media. The wealth of experience she brings is invaluable." Most recently the Director of Japan APAC Service & Operations & Lodging for Expedia Holdings K.K., Takano has more than 20 years of multinational experience spanning transformation, customer service, HR, sales, and operations for leading companies such as Persol Holdings, Adecco, MetLife, Yahoo!, AOL and American Express. During that time, she led global initiatives to deliver operational efficiencies and strategic planning to ensure customer satisfaction, while developing metrics and feedback processes to nurture and enhance workforce performance. A resident of Tokyo, Takano received her Bachelor of Arts degree in American literature and poetry at Shirayuri University and her Master of Business Administration in International Business from the University of Tsukuba, where she is now a Ph.D. candidate in Business Science. Naima Aoudia (Europe) Before joining Catalina, Aoudia spent nine years in increasing leadership roles with L'OREAL, most recently as Global Talent Development Manager for the Development, Packaging and Sourcing divisions. Previously, she was an integral part of the HR team for Valeo Vision System, an international automotive supplier based in Ireland. She earned a B.A. in Business & HR Management and a Master in the Sciences of Management from Paris XII University, as well as a Master of Human Resources from the Sorbonne University. About Catalina
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