IronPlanet Appoints Randy Berry as Vice President of Inspection and Appraisal Services
Pleasanton, CA — February 14, 2008 — IronPlanet™
(www.ironplanet.com), the world's leading online auction company for used construction and
agricultural equipment, recently appointed Randy Berry to the position of vice president of
inspection and appraisal services. Berry will be responsible for scaling IronPlanet's Inspection
Services organization and capabilities as the company continues to grow. Additionally, Berry will
launch IronPlanet's equipment appraisal service to customers.
“Randy has a deep operational background in business process improvement and optimization
as well as extensive experience in professional services and valuation consulting,” said
Gregory J. Owens, chairman and CEO of IronPlanet. “The IronClad Assurance™ is a
fundamental component of the value we deliver to our customers, and Randy has the expertise
to ensure we continue to deliver on our promise to provide guaranteed inspection reports as
we continue our global expansion.”
Berry has more than 25 years of experience improving business performance in Fortune 1,000 companies.
He worked for 14 years with Accenture Ltd. (NYSE: ACN), most recently as partner in the firm's supply
chain management consulting practice. Berry's experience also includes an operations management role
with high-tech bellwether Apple, and a role in new business development for the world's largest valuation
consulting firm, American Appraisal.
“IronPlanet customers around the world are able to buy equipment with confidence as a
result of our comprehensive inspection reports and our commitment to guaranteeing the accuracy
of our reports with the IronClad Assurance,” said Berry. “As we continue to expand
globally, we will also continue to develop the capabilities of the Inspection Services
organization and ensure the operational effectiveness of our services.”
“Equipment appraisals represent a new service in which IronPlanet will bring value to
our customers,” said Berry. “Working in conjunction with our pricing and analytics
group, as well as our inspection services team, IronPlanet is in a unique position to provide
our customers a much needed appraisal services capability.”
Berry is a graduate with honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology, with a B.S. in Industrial Management.
IronPlanet is the world's leading online auction company for used construction and agricultural equipment.
Our sellers achieve more profitable sales through low transaction costs and better price realizations
through a global audience of buyers. Our guaranteed inspection reports and exclusive IronClad Assurance
enable buyers to bid with a high degree of confidence. IronPlanet is backed by Accel Partners,
Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, Caterpillar, Komatsu and Volvo. For more information, visit www.ironplanet.com.
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