Cowles Magazines announces top management changes.STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 1995--Nino Tarantino, 35, has been named president of Cy DeCosse Inc. (CDI CDI compact disc interactive: a system for storing a mix of software, data, audio, and compressed video for interactive use under processor control ), the "how-to" books division of Cowles Magazines, Inc. (CMI (Computer-Managed Instruction) Using computers to organize and manage an instructional program for students. It helps create test materials, tracks the results and monitors student progress. ), in addition to his current titles of chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. . He succeeds James B. Maus, 60, who has been named senior vice president, CMI. Additionally, William B. Jones, 53, will take on the title of editor in chief in addition to his current executive vice president title. The changes, effectively immediately, were announced by Bruce A. Barnet Barnet (bär`nət), outer borough (1991 pop. 283,000) of Greater London, SE England. Although mainly residential, manufactures there include automobile and aircraft parts, electrical components, and beverages. , president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CMI, a diversified media company serving special interest markets with print and video information products. "In our acquisition of Cy DeCosse Incorporated in February, 1994, CMI added substantial breadth and depth to its coverage of special interest markets," Barnet noted. "These top management changes reflect the culmination of a transition period in which we have positioned ourselves to move forward with new products and technologies. We have put in place a strong management team that will facilitate our aggressive growth goals." Tarantino, who has an extensive marketing and administrative background, will be responsible for the day to day operations of CDI, and will be a part of the overall management team of CMI. Previously he had been executive vice president, marketing operations and finance at CDI. In his new position, Maus will continue to pursue international opportunities and work on selected custom publishing projects for the company. Cowles Magazines, Inc. comprises four magazine groups: Healthy Lifestyles, Collectibles/British Heritage, History, and Outdoor Recreation. Additionally, the company operates book, distribution, TV/video programming and production units, and a creative services Creative Services are a subsector of the creative industries, a part of the economy that creates wealth by offering creativity for hire to other businesses. Examples include:
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