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Ventana Research, now part of ISG, the leading technology research and advisory services firm is advancing its market efforts and commitment to the growth of ISG with its subject matter experts. In this regard, Ventana Research announces the hiring of Matthew Brown as Director of Research of Human Capital Management (HCM). Matthew joins the analyst team and will be reporting to Robert Kugel, CFA, Executive Director of Business Research.

Matthew will lead the market coverage and expertise of HCM for Ventana Research, covering applications and technology that improve the impact and value of the workforce. His detailed focus areas include employee experience, learning management, payroll management, talent management, total compensation management and workforce management.

Matthew has over two decades of experience as a business and HR leader, and prior to joining the firm, has worked at companies like Schoox and Commercial Metals Company. Matthew is a Forbes HR Council member and a graduate of Western Governors University with a degree in HR Management. He serves as President and board member of Limbs for Life Foundation, volunteers for Operation Kindness and is President-elect of ATD (Association of Talent Development) Dallas.

"I am elated to join the Ventana Research team at this most exciting time of transformation and evolution in HCM,” said Matthew Brown, Director of Research, HCM at Ventana Research, now part of ISG. "I am eager to share my practitioner insights and extensive experience in HR technology through ISG and with the industry. My goal is to actively engage with clients, enhancing their strategy and operations through HCM in meaningful ways.”

Matthew will be responsible for servicing Ventana Research clients in HCM, ensuring they benefit from the company's world-class advisory and research service called Ventana On-Demand, helping to guide enterprises and software providers on the market. He will also be responsible for the related market research including products like the Buyers Guide and the software provider and product analysis and comparison research across the HCM spectrum.

"Our continued investment into our team to bring the most talented subject matter experts in expertise areas led us to Matthew, whose commitment and passion to HCM is remarkable,” said Mark Smith, Partner and Head of Software Research at Ventana Research, now part of ISG. "Matthew's work in the industry is unique with his organizational and practitioner experience which enables him to have a practical approach to his thought leadership and industry education."

Those that want to gain access to Matthew’s industry insights and advice can set up an inquiry through our client success team or sign up for research- and advisory-based Ventana On-Demand Services.

To receive an instant notification the next time Matthew publishes an analyst perspective, click here. To view his most recent analyst perspectives, click here. You can find Matthew on X (formerly known as Twitter) at https://twitter.com/MBrownVR and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewbrown. To contact him directly, send an email to Matthew.Brown@isg-one.com

About Ventana Research

Ventana Research, now part of Information Services Group (ISG), provides authoritative market research and coverage on the business and IT aspects of the software industry. We distribute research and insights daily through the Ventana Research community, and we provide a portfolio of consulting, advisory, research and education services for enterprises, software and service providers, and investment firms. Our premiere service, Ventana On-Demand (VOD), provides structured education and advisory support with subject-matter expertise and experience in the software industry.  Ventana Research Buyers Guides support the RFI/RFP process and help enterprises assess, evaluate and select software providers and through tailored Assessment Services and our Value Index methodology. Visit www.ventanaresearch.com to sign up for free community membership with access to our research and insights. 

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