IDG Books Worldwide Announces James Doehrman Resignation

Posted on December 30, 1999

IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. has announced that Vice President and Chief Financial Officer James Doehrman will be leaving his post on January 14. IDGB Chairman and CEO John Kilcullen also announced that Stuart Crumbaugh, Director SEC Reporting and Accounting, will be in charge of the company's financial and accounting operations, investor relations, and reporting and compliance until Doehrman's successor is named. Doehrman will be joining Octane Software, a provider of software for Internet-based customer relationship management.

"We are grateful to Jim for his significant contributions to IDGB's growth since joining us in 1997," said Kilcullen. "We wish Jim well in his new venture."

"It was a terrific experience to have been part of IDGB's dynamic management team and growth," said Doehrman. "The company has a world-class brand portfolio that includes For Dummies, CliffsNotes and Frommer's, and content that continues to win consumer trust and confidence."