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 Sheffield, 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 is a major supplier of ERP supply chain and business management solutions to parts and tire manufacturers, distributors, retailers and jobbers. Aftersoft's operations consist of MAM Software Limited, based in Sheffield, U.K., the leading supplier of software to the automotive parts aftermarket in the U.K.; Aftersoft Network N.A. Inc., based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, a leading supplier of software and e-commerce solutions to the North American service and tire markets; and MAM Software Inc., also based in the Allentown office, which markets and sells MAM Software Limited's ERP and business management solutions to the U.S. automotive aftermarket.
