Veteran IT expert joins global professional services firm to drive Vaco Holdings’ digital strategy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – FEB 13, 2023 – Vaco Holdings, a leading global provider of consulting services, managed services and talent solutions, has appointed technology industry leader Jason Battles as Vice President of Enterprise Applications.
In this role, Jason oversees the implementation of strategic technology initiatives aimed at aligning with the expanding roadmap of enterprise applications. He will direct Vaco Holdings’ enterprise application strategy and spearhead the design and implementation of new tools and technologies, while providing leadership and guidance to application analyst team members.
“Jason’s deep technology expertise will play a vital role in defining the roadmap of Vaco’s digital strategy with an emphasis on efficiency, performance and clarity within each of our brands,” said Dena Campbell, Chief Information Officer of Vaco Holdings. “His strategic approach, combined with a passion for people and all things IT, is an ideal fit for our culture and vision at Vaco. We’re thrilled to have Jason on board. He will be instrumental in fostering innovation and enhancing our technology footprint.”
With more than 20 years of experience in global technology delivery, Jason has a proven track record of directing service delivery for million-dollar implementation projects, enterprise application development and ongoing technology support for Fortune 100 companies. Prior to joining Vaco, Jason held several technology leadership roles, including serving as a senior director at Beckway, where he was responsible for delivering CIO/CTO consulting services to private equity portfolio companies. He was also the co-founder and operating partner of Brass Helmet, a private equity-funded services platform; prior to which, he worked at Deloitte as a senior technology relationship leader.
At Deloitte, Jason led efforts to reduce technology operational spend and modernize the technology footprint through an application rationalization and cloud migration program. He has led IT deployments throughout the United States, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America. Jason also developed an enterprise performance management application at Deloitte that was featured in a Harvard Business Review case study.
“As a company renowned for its vibrant culture and a technology team supporting a high-growth company, I take immense pride in being a part of Vaco and ‘wearing the jersey,’” said Jason. “Vaco’s values and vision align with my own, and I look forward to collaborating to create improved experiences across all technology products.”
About Vaco Holdings
Vaco Holdings is a leading provider of consulting, managed services and talent solutions. As a global professional services organization, Vaco Holdings is dedicated to supporting and transforming organizations in the core areas of accounting, finance, technology and digital.
With a team of over 10,000, operating in more than 100 countries, Vaco Holdings provides business-critical services to a diverse and demanding client base through a distinct portfolio of brands: Vaco specializes in talent solutions, managed services and executive search; MorganFranklin Consulting specializes in finance, technology and business services; Pivot Point Consulting is a Best in KLAS healthcare IT consulting leader; Focus Search Partners specializes in retained and interim executive search services; and BUILT specializes in digital services focused on software, cloud, data and AI solutions. In addition to being named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for the past 17 years, Vaco was named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Remote Work in 2023. For more information, visit vaco.com.
