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International Data Group Appoints Eugene V. Gartlan as Vice President-Finance/Chief Financial Officer

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International Data Group (IDG), the world's largest computer publishing and market research company, has announced the appointment of Eugene V. Gartlan as its new Vice President-Finance/Chief Financial Officer. Gartlan joins IDG from Thomson Information Publishing Group, where he served as Vice President/CFO since 1991. During his tenure, he was responsible for overseeing the financial activities of the $3 billion decentralized publishing group with over 150 operating companies worldwide.

Key Takeaways:

  • Eugene V. Gartlan, a seasoned financial executive, has been appointed as the Vice President-Finance/Chief Financial Officer at International Data Group.
  • Gartlan brings over 22 years of experience in financial management, having previously held senior positions at Thomson Information Publishing Group, Maxwell Macmillan International Publishing Company, and Dun & Bradstreet.
  • He will be responsible for leading IDG's financial strategies and ensuring the company's continued growth and leadership in the computer publishing and research industry.
  • Gartlan holds a BBA in Accounting from St. Francis College and is a Certified Public Accountant.
  • Prior to his appointment, Gartlan was responsible for all financial activities of the $3 billion decentralized publishing group with over 150 operating companies worldwide.
  • Kelly P. Conlin, President of International Data Group, stated that Gartlan's unique insight into the information publishing industry will help ensure IDG's leadership role as the world's largest computer publishing and research firm.
  • Gartlan is excited about the development and growth opportunities ahead, citing IDG's global resources, strong decentralized entrepreneurial environment, and talented individuals as key factors in its continued exceptional growth.

Statistics:

  • IDG has annual revenues of more than $1.2 billion.
  • The company has over 7,700 employees.
  • Gartlan was responsible for overseeing the financial activities of a $3 billion decentralized publishing group with over 150 operating companies worldwide.
  • IDG Communications publishes more than 250 newspapers in over 67 countries.
  • IDG's trade book division, IDG Books Worldwide, is the fastest growing computer book publisher with half of the top 10 selling computer books.
  • IDG's research subsidiary, International Data Corporation (IDC), is the leading market research and analysis firm covering the computer field.
  • IDG runs over 64 computer-related exhibitions and conferences in over 22 countries.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, Aug. 4, 1995
  • International Data Group press release

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