HumanConcepts Appoints Hanif Ismail as Chief Strategy and Products Officer

Former SAP and Oracle Executive will drive vision for next generation workforce planning solutions

Sausalito, California - January 27, 2010 - HumanConcepts, the leading provider of workforce decision support solutions, today announced that Hanif Ismail has joined the company as Chief Strategy and Products Officer. Mr. Ismail will focus on driving the company’s corporate strategy and product direction to fuel future growth and deliver the next generation of HumanConcepts workforce planning solutions.

Mr. Ismail brings over 15 years of executive leadership experience from leading enterprise software companies and a proven track record for leading innovations that drive improved business performance. His extensive enterprise software background stems from his roles as Vice President, ERP Business Development for SAP and Director, Human Capital Management (HCM) Global Product Strategy for Oracle/PeopleSoft. In addition, Mr. Ismail previously held senior global HRIS roles at Ford Motor Company and Swiss Bank Corporation.

"We are pleased to welcome Hanif to our executive team in this important role," said Martin Sacks, President and CEO, HumanConcepts. "Hanif's extensive experience building world-class ERP and HCM solutions combined with his passion and track record for delivering innovative customer experiences will drive the future strategy of our products and help ensure that our customers have the tools to make the right moves for their business."

"There are great opportunities ahead for HumanConcepts to build on its already strong reputation in the market as a leader in workforce visualization and planning solutions," said Hanif Ismail, Chief Strategy and Products Officer, HumanConcepts. "HumanConcepts' solutions are utilized by an impressive and rapidly growing list of world-class companies and I look forward to working with the team to help take the organization and product line to the next level."

Mr. Ismail is a recognized speaker at industry conferences and has published thought leadership articles for several publications on HR and ERP technology. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Windsor.

About HumanConcepts

HumanConcepts is the leading provider of on-demand workforce decision support solutions for organizations of all sizes. Over fifty thousand businesses worldwide-including 400 of the Fortune 500 - use OrgPlus® to help understand their workforce and manage change, using information-rich org charts, easy-to-configure workforce metrics, and advanced collaborative modeling tools. Named as Top HR Product of 2008 by Human Resource Executive® magazine, OrgPlus integrates seamlessly with Oracle, SAP, and other leading HCM and HR systems.

HumanConcepts also offers Transition Manager, a comprehensive decision support tool designed to help large companies meet the objectives and minimize the risks associated with workforce reorganizations. Transition Manager is the only solution on the market for managing reductions in force, and is currently in use by ten percent of the Fortune 100 companies. By providing real-time insight, reducing legal and compliance exposure, lowering separation costs, and minimizing the loss of key talent, Transition Manager provides immediate and significant value to any company undergoing change.

HumanConcepts is based in Sausalito, California with offices in the United Kingdom, Germany and Singapore. For more information visit www.humanconcepts.com.

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