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As vice president of human resources, Mark Finger works closely with the company's management team to foster a productive working environment through the development of systems to recruit and retain the "best and brightest" employees on a worldwide basis. Through these systems, National Instruments has become recognized globally as a preferred employer.
As evidence, FORTUNE magazine has recognized NI as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in America for the past eight years. Figyelö, the economic publication affiliated with BusinessWeek magazine, named NI one of the "10 Best Companies to Work for in Hungary" in 2002, and officials in Tokyo, Japan, named NI one of the best five companies for women. In addition, BusinessWeek magazine ranked NI No. 14 among the top 50 "Best Places to Launch a Career" in 2006.
Today, NI employees in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America operate more than 40 branch offices and dozens of additional satellite offices; however, no matter where on the globe, NI maintains the same high level of trust and respect. Finger and other members of the NI management team have successfully pursued long-term growth goals for the company while offering thousands of people at NI offices around the world meaningful careers.
NI believes that in its 100-year plan, the greatest and most sustainable long-term competitive advantage is the culture and employees who have the greatest impact on stakeholders. Fundamentally, NI must always have a people advantage. National Instruments has defined their people advantage into three concepts - hire the best and brightest, create a great work environment and culture, and provide superior employee development. Finger is an evangelist for driving the message and actions associated with the people advantage throughout the world.
Finger's background includes 14 years at Rosemount Inc., later Fisher-Rosemount, in a variety of HR positions before joining NI as director of human resources in 1995. He received his bachelor's degree in marketing from St. Cloud University.
Away from work, Finger is a respected service member in the community, enjoying a long-standing relationship with Town & Country Youth Sports, where he has coached 25 youth teams and served as a commissioner of basketball. In addition, Finger is also on the Board of Directors for the Capital Area United Way and INROADS organizations. | 