In some respects, e-discovery is a specialized form of data analysis. Modern e-discovery platforms analyze, cull and even automate to reveal not only relevant documents, but intriguing facts and figures that provide actual insight into a case.

Thus, when global e-discovery provider Catalyst searched for a new company president, it’s no surprise that they looked to a similar industry—that of data analytics—for its new hire. On July 27, the company announced that John Barr will become its president, overseeing operations, development and internal management.