Software provider names recruiting and talent officer

FAST, an Iselin-based software provider for the life and annuity industry, has named a new C-suite executive in charge of recruiting and cultivating talent, it announced Thursday.FAST, an Iselin-based software provider for the life and annuity industry, has named a new C-suite executive in charge of recruiting and cultivating talent, it announced Thursday.

FAST, which stands for “Flexible Architecture, Simplified Technology,” said Kimberlee Ho will be chief human capital management officer, attracting, growing and retaining talent for the company.

“With its current market position and anticipated growth, FAST understands the criticality of focusing now more than ever on its people and culture to drive innovation and productivity,” Ho said in a prepared statement. “I’m thrilled to enable FAST to accelerate their evolution in this space for the benefit of our employees and, ultimately, our customers.”

Ho, who will report to CEO Tom Famularo, has more than 15 years of experience with technology and pharmaceutical research and development companies, FAST said.

“Kim joins FAST’s executive team as a key business leader, focused on the best ways to enable our business to achieve our goals through our talent, organization and fostering an environment and culture where our people can grow,” Famularo said in a statement. “Kim’s experience in organization, employee and team development will help FAST move into the next phase of building a stronger and even more effective organization.”