Corrections Corporation of America.

Corrections Corporation of America, the nation's largest provider of corrections management services to government, announced that Anthony M. DaDante has been named executive vice president and chief people officer. In this newly-created role, DaDante will be responsible for the over sight of the strategic human resources function, including human resource administration and compliance, training and development, and compensation and benefits. DaDante has nearly 25 years of experience in human resources, labor issues, employee relations and internal communications, as well as achieving global recognition with his work in large system change processes. His most recent experience is with Mattel Brands, a leading toy maker in the world with approximately $6 billion in revenue and nearly 30,000 employees. During his more than seven years at Mattel, DaDante served in many executive human resource capacities both domestically and internationally. Most recently, DaDante served in an executive general management role with the Hot Wheels Brand. DaDante holds a bachelor's degree from State University of New York in Buffalo, master's degree in business administration from Boston College and is a graduate of the Harvard Strategic Human Resource Program. "I believe that Tony's vast experience in all aspects of human resources management fits well into our existing management structure," said John Ferguson, president and CEO of Corrections Corporation of America. CCA is the nation's largest owner and operator of privatized correctional and detention facilities, and one of the largest prison operators in the United States. For more information, contact Louise Gilchrist, Marketing and Communications, at [phone].