Message #22 From:
Stock News Bot Date: January 8, 2007 05:00:00 AM
ATWO News a21 Appoints Bruce D. Slywka Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--a21, Inc. ("a21") (OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content
marketplace, today announced the appointment of Bruce D. Slywka as
Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the company. In this
newly created senior level position, Mr. Slywka will report directly to
John Z. Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer of a21, and lead the Company’s
worldwide sales and marketing efforts.
“Bruce is an accomplished sales executive with
an established record of building effective global sales and marketing
infrastructure that have driven revenue growth,”
commented Ferguson. “His track record and
leadership skills should help us leverage our resources and more sharply
focus our efforts on the expansion opportunities available in our
markets. We are gaining an energetic, enthusiastic manager that shares
our vision of the growth potential and value of our brands, technology,
and products.”
Slywka brings significant executive experience managing global sales and
marketing efforts for leading technology companies. Most recently, he
served as Vice President, Worldwide Sales at Knowledge Adventure, a
leading educational software firm. Prior to Knowledge Adventure, he was
Vice President, Sales, of a $240 million division of Vivendi Universal
Games. Slywka also had success in domestic and international sales and
marketing at technology leader Broderbund Software.
As Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Slywka will be
responsible for developing and implementing a global sales and marketing
strategy that can achieve the company’s
revenue growth objectives.
“We are confident that Bruce’s
ability to develop effective sales infrastructures, strengthen brands,
and create effective marketing campaigns will enable him to lead our
global revenue growth efforts,” commented
Ferguson.
Slywka, 38, earned a BS in Business Administration from San Diego State
University.
About a21
a21 (www.a21group.com) is a
leading online digital content marketplace for the professional creative
community. Through SuperStock (www.superstock.com;
www.superstock.co.uk; and www.purestockx.com),
Ingram Publishing (www.ingrampublishing.com),
and ArtSelect (www.artselect.com),
a21 delivers high quality images, art framing, and exceptional customer
service. a21 and its companies, with offices in Florida, Iowa, New York,
and the United Kingdom, provide a valuable and viable choice to
photographers, artists, photography agencies and other customers in the
stock image, art and wall decor industries.
The statements contained in this press release contain certain
forward-looking statements, including statements regarding a21, Inc.'s
expectations, intentions, strategies, and beliefs regarding the future.
All statements contained herein are based upon information available to
a21, Inc.'s management as of the date hereof and actual results may vary
based upon future events, both within and without the control of a21,
Inc.'s management.
