PDMA announces Charles H. Noble, PhD, Proffitt's Professor of Marketing and Marketing PHD Program Director at The University of Tennessee, as Chair, effective, January, 1 2015. As Chair, Noble will work with Board of Directors to oversee PDMA's strategic direction through its mission to serve as premier global advocate for product development and management professionals, and support practice of global innovation. Noble previously served as Vice Chair of PDMA Board and VP of Academic Affairs.