The Joint Commission Taps
John Mache as CIO

(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – March 17, 2010) The Joint Commission today announced the appointment of John C. Mache as chief information officer for the enterprise, which includes The Joint Commission, Joint Commission Resources and the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare.

Mache brings to The Joint Commission enterprise 30 years of information management and information technology experience, most recently serving as global vice president of the multi-billion dollar office products supplier ACCO Brands Corporation. He will be responsible for securing, promoting, planning, implementing, monitoring and maintaining The Joint Commission’s information and technology assets. Mache will work closely with senior management, technical staff, end-user departments and external vendors, contractors and consultants.

“John’s experience in information technology and business process re-engineering will be important in The Joint Commission’s efforts to use technology to create business value. I am pleased to know that his strong technology vision will help us realize our goals,” says Anne Marie Benedicto as executive vice president, support operations and chief of staff, The Joint Commission.

Mache holds a master’s degree in finance and management policy and environment from the J.L. Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and economics from Marquette University.