Stream Global Services (Stream), a premium business process outsource (BPO) service provider specialising in customer relationship management, has reported that its board of directors has named Kathryn Marinello chief executive officer, a director of the company, and chairman of the board.

Marinello succeeds Scott Murray, who has decided to step down from the company. Murray said that he intend to pursue private equity opportunities in connection with Trillium Capital and other business interests.

Marinello most recently served as chairman and CEO of human resources outsourcing company Ceridian.

Previously, Marinello served in a variety of senior roles over 10 years at General Electric, a multi-billion dollar financial and services businesses. At GE, she was also responsible for numerous consolidating strategic acquisitions.

Prior to GE, Marinello served in senior leadership positions at First Data US Bank, Chemical Bank, Citibank and Barclays.

Marinello currently serves on General Motors company’s board of directors. Over the past six years, she has also served on the board of directors at Master Card U.S., Minnesota Business Partnership, and the Greater Twin Cities United Way.