SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Kathleen Schroeder has been appointed vice president, information services and support (IS&S) production at Polk. In her new role, Schroeder will be responsible for U.S. production operations and will join the IS&S Leadership Team (ISSLT).
“We are excited to welcome Kathy to this leadership role,” said Joe LaFeir, senior vice president and chief information officer (CIO) at Polk. “Her expertise in information systems, along with her dedication to product delivery and quality, and strong understanding of our global business, are true assets to our team. I look forward to her continued success and contributions at Polk.”
Schroeder, who has 30 years of information systems, data processing and programming experience, has been with Polk since 2005. She previously served as Polk’s director of production optimization and data processing, senior director of quality management and, most recently, senior director of European information systems, where she led all aspects of the IS&S organization in support of Polk’s European business.
Prior to her time at Polk, Schroeder served in various leadership positions in the information systems, programming and data processing sectors throughout southeast Michigan and Ohio.
Schroeder received both her doctorate and master’s degree in business administration from Lawrence Technological University (LTU). She also received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan, Dearborn. Schroeder has been involved in the Michigan Council of Women in Technology and has received several awards, including one of the Top 10 Women in Technology and Adjunct Faculty of the Year from LTU.
About Polk
Polk is the premier provider of automotive information and marketing solutions. The organization collects and interprets global data, and provides extensive automotive business expertise to help customers understand their market position, identify trends, build brand loyalty, conquest new business and gain a competitive advantage. Polk helps automotive manufacturers and dealers, automotive aftermarket companies, finance and insurance companies, advertising agencies, media companies, consulting organizations, government agencies and market research firms make good business decisions. A privately held global firm, Polk is based in Southfield, Michigan with operations in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. For more information, please visit www.polk.com.