CDS Global names Lynne Ward managing director, Australia

News release

MARKET HARBOROUGH – 1 March 2010 – CDS Global is pleased to announce the promotion of Lynne Ward to the newly created role of managing director for Australia.

Ward joined CDS Global in 1993 as director of B2B Client Services before launching the Sydney office in 2005, assuming the role of general manager. She has been instrumental in securing new business for Australia and has successfully expanded CDS Global services into new territories, including the Asian market. Before joining CDS Global, Ward was subscriptions manager at EMAP, overseeing 83 consumer titles.

Sarah Parkes, group managing director for CDS Global in Europe and Australia, commented on the promotion, “I am delighted to appoint Lynne into this new role. Our continued investment in technological and innovative solutions will allow us to grow our company and enter into new markets. Lynne has successfully proven that her invaluable experience, commitment and hard work will help CDS Global achieve that goal.”

Andrew Burge, director of CDS Global in Australia and CEO of iSUBSCRiBE, adds, “Lynne has made a positive impact to the development and sophistication of subscriptions in Australia. This announcement is a testament to her dedication and leadership. I’m sure all CDS Global clients and staff will join with me in congratulating her.”