Short Take: Lante names new financial exec

Internet consulting firm Lante has named Brian Henry its chief financial officer. In this newly created position, Henry will assume the responsibility of Lante's financial and Internect technology (IT) functions. He joins the company from software firm Convergys, where he was COO of its information management group. Prior to Convergys, Henry was CFO at telecommunications company Cincinnati Bell, where he planned, led, and marketed the public spinout of Convergys. Chicago-based Lante said it plans to go public in the near future.