QAD Names Fisher Executive VP, CFO

QAD Inc., a Carpinteria-based developer of industry-specific e-business software for manufacturers and distributors, has appointed Kathleen Fisher executive vice president and chief financial officer. Fisher comes to QAD from Adept Technology, a San Jose-based process automation software and hardware manufacturer where she served as the financial executive.

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Nissan North America Inc., based in Gardena, has appointed James Morton Jr. to senior vice president, administration and finance. Morton, a 24-year veteran of Michelin North America Inc., will oversee all finance, human resources, business strategy, corporate communications, information systems and audit.

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Theodore F. Augustine was named senior vice president and chief logistics officer of EToys Inc., the Santa Monica-based Internet toy seller. Augustine, 53, will be responsible for the company’s distribution centers, inventory management and information technology systems. Previously, he was vice president of global logistics and distribution for Gateway Inc., the San Diego computer maker.