CHESTER, United Kingdom, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Aftersoft Group, Inc. , a provider of business and supply chain management solutions, to automotive parts manufacturers, retailers, tire and service chains, independent installers and wholesale distributors in the automotive aftermarket, has recently announced the appointment of Gerry Czarnecki as its Chairman of the Board of Directors.
The Company conducts its businesses through wholly owned subsidiaries with operations in Europe and North America. The election occurred at a meeting of the Board of Directors on September 24, 2009 at the company's corporate office in Chester, U.K.
"We are very pleased to have someone with Gerry Czarnecki's experience assume the position of Chairman," said Ian Warwick, CEO, President and Director of Aftersoft Group, Inc. "Splitting the positions of Chairman and CEO is a growing trend in the US and Aftersoft is committed to implementing good governance practices ahead of the curve."
Commented Mr. Czarnecki: "I'm pleased to be able to take on this role as Chairman. This move enables Ian to continue to focus on operations, which are continuing to improve, and to look for expansion opportunities for our business. This is a dynamic industry and a dynamic company, and this move will strengthen this organization throughout."
Mr. Czarnecki is a veteran general manager, drawing on over 40 years of experience as a CEO and senior executive in Fortune 100 companies, privately held companies, closely held public companies and large and small non-profits worldwide. He is currently the President and CEO of 02 Media, Inc., a private company that provides direct response marketing campaign management and infomercial production, educational and branded entertainment TV programming and Internet marketing campaign management. He previously served as interim President & CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide, Inc., where he continues to serve on its board of directors. Mr. Czarnecki is a member of the Board of Directors of State Farm Insurance Company and is Chairman of the Audit Committee; a member of the Board of Directors of Del Global Technology, Inc. and serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of National University. In addition he is Chairman of the Board of National Leadership Institute, a nonprofit organization dedication to facilitating quality leadership and governance in nonprofit organizations; Chairman of the National Association of Corporate Directors - Florida Chapter. Mr. Czarnecki is also the author of four books: "You're in Charge...What Now?", Success Principles for Leaders", "You're a Non-Profit Director...What Now" and "Lead with Love", due to publish April, 2010.
About Aftersoft Group, Inc.
Aftersoft Group, Inc. is a supplier of business and ERP supply chain management solutions to automotive parts manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Aftersoft Group provides the automotive aftermarket with a combination of business management systems, information products, and online services that together deliver benefits for all parties involved in the timely repair of a vehicle. For further information, please visit www.aftersoftgroup.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties impacting the company's business including, increased competition; the ability of the company to expand its operations through either acquisitions or internal growth, to attract and retain qualified professionals, and to expand commercial relationships; technological obsolescence; general economic conditions; and other risks detailed time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).