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DES MOINES, Iowa - September 11, 2008 - CDS Global, a worldwide leader and strategic partner in customer and data management, named Wayne Crane chief information officer effective Sept. 8, 2008. Crane is responsible for directing global Information Technology initiatives for the company, supporting CDS Global's commitment to the digital future.
"By joining the CDS Global team, Wayne is helping signal to the industries we serve that CDS Global is a technology-driven company dedicated to enhancing the digital future for our strategic partners," says Malcolm Netburn, chairman and CEO of CDS Global. "This is a milestone in the implementation of CDS Global's digital strategy, and we are delighted to announce Wayne's appointment."
Crane has earned a Master of Business Administration degree, as well as a Master of Science, Management & Computing Systems degree. With many years of experience as chief information/technology officer for BJ Services and TrueQuote, both located in Houston, and Orbis Online in San Antonio, Crane comes to CDS Global directly from Attachmate/NetIQ Corporation (NTIQ) in Houston, where he served as chief information officer, vice president, Worldwide Information Technology and general manager, Satellite Products Division.
"CDS Global is uniquely positioned to grow our digital services offering within the U.S. and overseas," says Crane. "I am excited to begin this challenging opportunity - continuing the CDS Global focus on digital media and IT optimization while remaining focused on our current responsibilities and strong customer base. Our commitment to client online presentation services and high value propositions will allow CDS Global to remain well-positioned within the marketplace while confidently focusing on the digital future."