PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2016--
Rent-A-Center, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ/NGS: RCII) today announced
the appointment of Angela Yochem to senior vice president - information
technology and chief information officer.
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Angela Yochem, senior vice president – information technology and chief information officer for Rent-A-Center, Inc. (Photo: Business Wire)
Yochem is charged with developing and executing the transformative
technology strategy that will support Rent-A-Center’s growth. Her
responsibilities include developing Rent-A-Center’s IT talent; expanding
recently developed technologies; enhancing the company’s web, online and
mobile solutions; and providing technology leadership for new
opportunities facing the organization.
Yochem comes to Rent-A-Center with more than 10 years of senior
executive leadership experience and has a track record of driving
competitive advantage and innovation through technology. Yochem recently
served as chief information officer at BDP International, a
privately-held, multi-billion dollar company that provides global
transportation and logistics solutions. At BDP International, she
executed a swift transformation of their technology division to enhance
customer value and drive expansion of their digital products line.
Additionally, she served on the management committee of the company, as
well as three subsidiary boards.
Earlier in her career, Yochem held leadership positions with
organizations such as AstraZeneca, Dell, Bank of America and SunTrust
and has served as an Independent Director on the board of the Federal
Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh.
Yochem earned a Master of Science in computer science from
the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, and a Bachelor of Music from
DePauw University.
Yochem will report to Guy Constant, Chief Financial Officer of
Rent-A-Center.
“We are excited to have Angela join our management team,” said Constant.
“Angela’s executive experience driving innovation across a variety of
complex businesses will be critical as we execute on our ongoing
transformation, continue to streamline our operations and expand how we
better serve our customers.”
About Rent-A-Center, Inc.
A rent-to-own industry leader, Plano, TX-based, Rent-A-Center, Inc., is
focused on improving the quality of life for its customers by providing
them the opportunity to obtain ownership of high-quality, durable
products such as consumer electronics, appliances, computers, furniture
and accessories, and smartphones, under flexible rental purchase
agreements with no long-term obligation. The Company owns and operates
approximately 2,790 stores in the United States, Mexico, Canada and
Puerto Rico, and approximately 1,960 Acceptance Now locations in the
United States and Puerto Rico. Rent-A-Center Franchising International,
Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, is a national franchiser
of approximately 225 rent-to-own stores operating under the trade names
of "Rent-A-Center", "ColorTyme", and "RimTyme". For additional
information about the Company, please visit our website at www.rentacenter.com.
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Rent-A-Center, Inc.
Sonia Holland, 972-801-1481
Sr. Director
of Communications