NORTH CANTON, Ohio - Diebold Inc. appointed Sheila M. Rutt as vice president, chief human resources officer, according to a news release.
Rutt is responsible for managing human-resources initiatives across the company, providing strategic leadership for domestic and international personnel programs. She also will serve as a Diebold corporate officer and will assume the responsibilities of Charles B. Scheurer, vice president of human resources who retires in July.
Rutt joined Diebold in October 2000 as director of organizational development. She later was promoted to vice president of human resources for Diebold North America. In 2002 she was named vice president of global human resources.
"Sheila brings a strong professional and academic background to this position," said Walden W. O'Dell, Diebold chairman and chief executive. "Human resources is a vital component of our internal infrastructure and culture. In order to maintain our position as a leading global solutions provider, it is critical that we offer and support an environment that allows people to excel on their job, acquire competitive skills and achieve their full potential."
