ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRGX Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRGX ), the world's leading provider of recovery audit services and the pioneer in Profit Discovery TM , announced today that Jeffrey K. Anderson has been named Vice President – Adjacent Services. Mr. Anderson joins the Company from Revenue Analytics, Inc., where he was a Partner and responsible for driving business growth and expansion into new industries. Prior to Revenue Analytics, Mr. Anderson worked for Oracle Corporation and JDA Software in both sales and operational leadership roles. Mr. Anderson began his career at Andersen Consulting, now Accenture, in its Supply Chain Strategy Practice.
"We are delighted to have Jeff join our Adjacent Services team and eager to apply his rich experience, skills and knowledge to help our clients drive better margins," said Michael Reene, Senior Vice President - Growth and Market Development.
In connection with Mr. Anderson's employment, on January 12, 2015, the Company granted equity awards to Mr. Anderson consisting of 5,000 shares of restricted stock, as well as options to purchase 50,000 shares of the Company's common stock. The restricted stock and options will vest in equal one-third increments on each of January 12, 2016, January 12, 2017 and January 12, 2018, subject to Mr. Anderson's continued employment with the Company. Options vesting in 2016, 2017 and 2018 will have exercise prices equal to $5.28, $5.80 and $6.33 per share, respectively. The restricted stock and options also vest in full in the event of a change in control of the Company, provided Mr. Anderson remains continuously employed by the Company until such event.
The grants were approved by the compensation committee of the Company's board of directors, which committee is comprised solely of independent directors, and were granted as an inducement material to Mr. Anderson entering into employment with the Company in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
About PRGX Global, Inc.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, PRGX Global, Inc. is the world's leading provider of accounts payable recovery audit services. With over 1,500 employees, the Company operates and serves clients in more than 30 countries and provides its services to over 75% of the top 20 global retailers. PRGX is also pioneering Profit Discovery, a unique combination of audit, analytics and advisory services that improves client financial performance. For additional information, please visit PRGX at www.prgx.com .
PRGX Global, Inc. Michael Reene, Senior Vice President - Growth and Market Development 770.779.3900 600 Galleria Parkway, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30339
