Global talent development solutions provider SumTotal Systems has appointed Barbara Stinnett in the newly created position of president.

Effective immediately, Stinnett, the co-founder and former managing partner with Timmaron Capital Advisors and former executive vice president and chief customers officer for i2,  joins the board of directors.

She will be responsible for leading the company and all of its operations, with the mission of advancing SumTotal’s integrated talent development strategy, while continuing to build solutions around learning management, performance management and compensation. 

Robert Smith, managing partner of Vista Equity Partners and SumTotal board member, said: “We are excited about the opportunity to work with Barbara and the management team to create a sustainable business that delivers the most value for SumTotal’s customers.” 

Current CEO, Arun Chandra, will be stepping down, with immediate effect.