Mike Lamble Joins Clarity Solution Group as CEO

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Apr 19, 2013) - Clarity Solution Group (Clarity) today announced it chose accomplished Data and Analytics leader Mike Lamble as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Lamble sits on Clarity's Board of Directors, and begins his role as CEO on April 29, 2013. As CEO, Lamble will manage continued growth, and harden and execute the corporate vision.

"We are thrilled to add a recognized leader in data and analytics to our team. We are excited about the passion and expertise Mike brings to the organization, and are confident he can continue to elevate Clarity to new heights," said John Papadia, current CEO. "Mike has a long history with key members of our team, an impressive track record of success, and an extensive background leading data and analytics software and services firms. These attributes, combined with his relationships and industry presence, makes Mike a compelling addition."

Lamble joins Clarity from Xtremedata, providers of massively scalable DBMS for big data warehousing, where, as president, he focused on go-to-market execution overseeing sales, marketing, and product development. Previously, Lamble was a Partner at IBM Global Services. Lamble also served as Vice President of Worldwide Services for Greenplum. In addition, he held an executive management position with Knightsbridge Solutions, acquired by HP in 2007. At HP, he led the Americas Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing group.

"I have watched Clarity grow from a small start-up firm into a highly competitive, top-tier data and analytic solution provider," said Lamble. "Over the past five years, they have built an envious team with some of the best practitioners in the industry. I'm excited to be a part of its continued evolution. I believe their collective passion for data and laser client-focus is second to none. This strong competitive advantage, along with their critical mass and national presence, clearly separates Clarity from the competition."

About Clarity Solution Group

Clarity is a data and analytics consulting firm delivering enterprise-class, full lifecycle solutions from strategy through implementation. They specialize in big data, closed-loop analytics and customer intelligence, providing deeper insight and measurable results.

Clients choose Clarity to help solve their most challenging data and analytics problems -- problems that result from rapidly evolving business needs and time-to-market demands. Their team of experienced professionals transforms the way companies think about, organize and use their data.