Fortna Announces New VP of Human Resources and SAP Solutions Implementation

Sept. 24, 2015 - PRLog -- READING, PA – To support its commitment to talent leadership, Fortna, The Distribution Experts™, announced the hiring of Gary C. McKinney as vice president of human resources. The company also announced it will implement SAP^® SuccessFactors^® HCM Suite to drive alignment and productivity.

Gary McKinney will drive strategic leadership and operational excellence in all areas of human resources. A business leader and human capital expert with global experience, Gary joined Fortna from Clearlake Capital and Valerus LP, where he managed all aspects of the human resources value chain.

“Gary’s human resources leadership, and experience with high-growth companies, will be a great asset as we continue to grow in a fiercely competitive market. Attracting and developing the best talent goes hand-in-hand with our commitment to service excellence,” said John A. White III, president and CEO of Fortna. “As we continue to be an employer of choice in our market, Gary will make a tremendous contribution to our recruiting, training and development, and recognition and rewards programs.”

At the core of Fortna’s success is its people – the community of associates across the globe who help our clients turn their distribution operations into a competitive advantage. To give Fortna associates access to a single, global, on-demand system for all their people management needs, Fortna also announced it will implement SAP SuccessFactors solutions, which will include easy access to Fortna’s custom training curriculum.

“Fortna is clearly the place to work in our industry,” stated Gary McKinney. “Our HR strategy is focused on having the right associates, in the right place, and at the right time. SAP SuccessFactors solutions will help us with our end-to-end talent management process – from recruitment to performance management to career planning – and will help Fortna continue to be the place to work in our industry.”

“Leading companies like Fortna are investing in the success of their employees, understanding how important attracting and developing great people is for their business,” said Mike Ettling, president of SAP SuccessFactors. “We’re pleased that Fortna has chosen SAP SuccessFactors solutions for its HR transformation. Fortna clearly recognizes the importance of a single, global, complete solution set that delivers a modern and easy-to-use experience, is mobile and brings a robust solution for collaboration – all things that matter to employees and HR alike.”

About Fortna Inc. (http://www.fortna.com/)

For over 60 years, Fortna has partnered with the world’s top brands – companies like Mr. Price, L.L.Bean and Totto – helping them improve their distribution operations and transform their businesses. Companies with complex distribution operations trust Fortna to help them meet customer promises and competitive challenges profitably. We are a professional services firm built on a promise – we develop a solid business case for change and hold ourselves accountable to those results. Our expertise spans supply chain strategy, distribution center operations, material handling, supply chain systems, organizational excellence, and warehouse control software. www.fortna.com

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