February 21, 2013 – Ideal Industries—a manufacturer of tools, connectors and testing products for the electrical and datacom markets—has appointed Vicki Slomka to the position of senior vice-president of global human resources.

“Vicki holds one of the most vital positions within the Ideal organization,” said Jim James, CEO, president and vice-chair of the company.

Slomka will lead the company’s worldwide human resources organization across all Ideal business units and its 1200 employees. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development and execution of HR policies, programs and services, as well as global employee relations, compensation, recruitment and retention, and succession planning. In addition, she will lead in the development of long-range HR strategies and goals.