Rent-A-Center appoints veteran IT leader as new CIO

Rent-to-own retailer Rent-A-Center Inc. has named Angela Yochem to senior VP, IT and CIO.



Yochem’s responsibilities will include developing Rent-A-Center’s IT talent; expanding recently developed technologies; enhancing the company’s web, online and mobile solutions; and providing technology leadership for new opportunities.



She comes to Rent-A-Center with more than 10 years of senior executive leadership experience. Most recently, Yochem served as CIO at BDP International, a provider of global transportation and logistics solutions. Earlier in her career, Yochem held leadership positions with organizations such as AstraZeneca, Dell, Bank of America and SunTrust.



“We are excited to have Angela join our management team,” said Guy Constant, CFO of Rent-A-Center. “Angela’s executive experience driving innovation across a variety of complex businesses will be critical as we execute on our ongoing transformation, continue to streamline our operations and expand how we better serve our customers.”



Yochem will report to Constant.