FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Association for Intelligent Information Management Elects New Officers and At-Large Directors
New leadership will help expand AIIM’s focus on information management technology and AI
Silver Spring, Maryland, USA – December 5, 2024 - The Association for Intelligent Information Management (AIIM), the world's leading association dedicated to the information management industry, has elected three new at-large directors and appointed new officers to its board of directors.
Elected to serve as at-large directors are:
- Susan Gleason, CIP, Head of Information Governance, Withers Bergman LLP (Connecticut, USA)
- Pieter (Jan-Hein) Lokker MA, CIP, Product Manager IM Practices and Behaviours and Acting Product Manager Legal Discovery, Shell (Netherlands)
- Tom Rieger, Advisory Technical Specialist, IBM (Minnesota, USA)
In addition, the following officers have been named for the 2025 AIIM Board of Directors:
- Chair: Rikkert Engels, CEO, Xillio
- Vice Chair and Chair-Elect: Jason Cassidy, Founder & CEO, Shinydocs Corporation
- Treasurer: Chris McNulty, Chief Marketing Officer, Synozur Alliance
Beginning on January 1, 2025, the new directors will serve three-year terms, while officers will serve a one-year team. They join a passionate, engaged board dedicated to serving the AIIM members and the information management community. As the association's primary stewards, the AIIM Board of Directors advances the organization's vision and purpose; develops and supports AIIM's strategy; and ensures the legal, ethical, and effective use of AIIM's resources.
"We are thrilled to welcome our newest board members, who bring exceptional depth and breadth of expertise that will be invaluable as we navigate the rapidly evolving information management landscape," said Karen Hobert, outgoing Chair of the AIIM Board of Directors.
"Susan Gleason brings critical insights into data privacy legislation and governance frameworks that will help shape our response to emerging regulations. Pieter Lokker's extensive experience in information management program maturity and systems implementation will strengthen our strategic initiatives. Tom Rieger's deep expertise in AI, capture technologies, and content management will be instrumental as we help our members leverage these transformative technologies."
"Their collective experience spans the full spectrum of modern information management challenges, from compliance and governance to artificial intelligence and process automation," Hobert added. “The combined expertise of our officers and new board members positions AIIM to drive unprecedented advancement in information management practices.”
"As AIIM welcomes these dynamic new leaders to the board, we would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our outgoing board member and immediate past chair Ron Cameron, CEO of KnowledgeLake, for his years of service and leadership," said Hobert. "Ron shaped the strategic direction of AIIM by guiding AIIM through the development of a new strategic plan and the selection of our current President & CEO."
To learn more about AIIM’s leadership, visit the about us section of our website.
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About the Association for Intelligent Information Management
Founded in 1944, the Association for Intelligent Information Management (AIIM) is a nonprofit organization serving information leaders in over 67 countries worldwide. AIIM's vision is to create a world where every organization benefits from intelligent information and data management to achieve better business outcomes. AIIM helps information leaders manage and prepare unstructured data for AI and automation by providing advice, certification, training, and peer-to-peer support. Through practical and approachable resources, AIIM enables organizations to leverage their information assets effectively, ultimately leading to improved business performance and success.
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Contact
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AIIM International
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