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The Alpine Group Appoints Gordon C. O'Brien as Senior Vice President of Human Resources

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Gordon C. O'Brien, a seasoned human resources executive with over a decade of experience, has been appointed as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at The Alpine Group, Inc. As of October 21, 1998, O'Brien will lead the company's human resources function, bringing his expertise in talent management and organizational development. The appointment reflects the growing importance of human resources in The Alpine Group's long-term growth strategy, which has led to the company's expansion from $30 million in 1993 to over $1 billion in the current year.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gordon C. O'Brien will join The Alpine Group, Inc. on October 21, 1998 as Senior Vice President of Human Resources, bringing over 10 years of experience in human resources management from Schering-Plough Corporation.
  • O'Brien holds a B.S. in Social Science from Michigan State University and an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan, and is a past Chairman and honorary lifetime member of the International Association of Corporate and Professional Recruiters, Inc.
  • As Senior Vice President of Human Resources, O'Brien will lead the company's human resources function, focusing on talent management and organizational development to support The Alpine Group's long-term growth strategy.
  • The Alpine Group's growth strategy has led to the company expanding from $30 million in 1993 to over $1 billion in the current year.
  • O'Brien serves on several professional organizations, including the Human Resources Planning Society, the Advisory Board of Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies, and the Economic Club of New York.
  • O'Brien also serves on the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee of Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Statistics:

  • The Alpine Group's revenue growth from $30 million in 1993 to $1 billion in the current year represents a 3000% increase over a 5-year period.
  • Gordon C. O'Brien has over 10 years of experience in human resources management, with the last 10 years spent as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Schering-Plough Corporation.
  • The Alpine Group's human resources function will be led by O'Brien, with a focus on talent management and organizational development to support the company's long-term growth strategy.
  • The company has operations in two principal businesses, with Superior TeleCom Inc. accounting for 50.1% of its subsidiaries and Premier Refractories International Inc. accounting for 83.4%.

Sources:

  • "The Alpine Group, Inc. Names Gordon C. O'Brien Senior Vice President - Human Resources"
  • Company press release, October 19, 1998
  • The Alpine Group, Inc. Annual Report, 1997
  • Securities Exchange Commission filings, 1998

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