Lisa Rowan is Research Vice President for IDC responsible for global research on human capital and talent management software and services. Ms. Rowan provides expert analysis focused on both the business services and software used to address HR and talent-related dimensions. Her research addresses developments in human capital and talent management applications, human resources consulting, and HR outsourcing services.

BACKGROUND

Prior to joining IDC, Ms. Rowan held business development, product management and marketing positions in the human resource software and services markets. Ms. Rowan held director positions in both business development and marketing within Genesys - a provider of human capital management software and services based in Methuen, Mass. Prior to Genesys, she held positions in both technical marketing and IT at Digital Equipment Corporation.

EDUCATION/INDUSTRY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• B.A. from the University of Massachusetts
• M.B.A. from Southern New Hampshire University
• Received IHRIM's Summit Award, the association's highest honor
• Named to HRO Today magazine's list of HRO Superstars
• Named to HR Examiner's Top 100 Influencers
•  Named one of the Top 10 Most Powerful HR Technology Experts by HR Technology magazine