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Letter to the Editor
Monday January 13
ProQuest Company Names Alan Aldworth CEO
ProQuest Company, a leading provider of value-added information and content to the library, classroom, automotive and powersports industries, has announced that Alan Aldworth has been named chief executive officer of the company. James P. Roemer will also continue his role as chairman on a full-time basis.Aldworth, currently the company's president and chief operating officer, joined ProQuest as chief financial officer in October 2000, and was named president and COO in January of 2001.
"This is part of our long-term succession plan," Roemer said. "Alan is a seasoned executive who has already made outstanding contributions to ProQuest's businesses, as well as to the overall financial strength of the company. Alan's background in publishing will be invaluable as ProQuest continues to evolve into a provider of innovative information solutions.
"I've worked side by side with Alan for the past two years, and I am convinced -- as is the rest of the board of directors -- that he is the right executive to lead ProQuest in the future. He shares my vision for this company: to expand our position as a world leader in providing proprietary content and information solutions to our markets -- and he knows what it will take to get there."
Longtime company director William Oberndorf said, "Alan Aldworth is a strategically savvy and well-rounded businessman with a proven track record of developing successful businesses at ProQuest and other companies. We are also fortunate to have the continuing involvement of Jim Roemer to ensure a smooth transition of company leadership in the years to come."
In this new position, Aldworth emphasized he will continue to execute the company's strategy for innovation and profitable growth. "I'm delighted to continue working alongside Jim and having him as a mentor as we guide this organization -- with its extensive resources, talent, and valued customer and publisher relationships -- into the future."
Before joining ProQuest Company, Aldworth spent 18 years at Tribune Company in various financial and management positions. Before leaving Tribune Company in 2000, he was the general manager of Tribune Education, which he co-founded in 1994. Tribune Education grew to $375 million in sales before being sold to McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. in 2000.
ProQuest Company is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and is a provider of value-added information and content to the library, classroom, automotive and powersports industries.
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