The George P. Johnson Company Names Carol Krugman, CMP, CMM Director of Client Services; Appointment of Industry Veteran Emphasizes Strategic Focus on Global Meeting Management.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The George P. Johnson Company (GPJ), the leader in strategically innovative global event marketing, today announced the appointment of Carol Krugman, CMP, CMM as a Director of Client Services based in the company's Boston office effective June 19th. The senior appointment reflects GPJ's continuing commitment to providing a world class integrated event marketing offering, accelerating growth and establishing a blue chip partnership base.

Krugman has a history of successfully planning and executing international meetings and events bringing more than 25 years of experience to GPJ including overseeing her own planning companies in both the U.S. and Brazil. She has successfully implemented programs in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. At GPJ, Krugman will be one of the company's client services leads with emphasis on the pharmaceutical industry and will become a key part of GPJ's leadership team on global meeting planning and management strategy. She will report to Jeff Rutchik, Senior Vice President, Client Services/Worldwide, and General Manager.

"Carol has an impressive track record of developing best practices in meeting management, building profitable business and creating value for clients, as well as the industry," said Rutchik. "From Fortune 500 companies to startups, Carol has been a meetings and event marketing industry innovator. We're delighted to welcome her to the team with her deep understanding of meeting management, the pharmaceutical industry, and the broader international meetings landscape."

Prior to joining GPJ, Krugman was the president and CEO of Krugman Group International, Inc., an independent meeting and incentive planning company with a multinational client base serving several leading pharmaceutical clients including Pfizer and Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America. Her experience also includes work as product manager in the international division of Merck Sharp & Dohme, as well as a senior executive with two medical education companies. Krugman's numerous accomplishments include being named one of "The 25 Most Influential People in the Meeting Industry" by Meeting News. She is also an active member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) formerly serving on the International Board of Directors, and currently serving on the MPI Foundation Board of Trustees. She has served as the Dean of MPI Institutes since 2001.

"GPJ is a dynamic, rapidly growing organization with a best-in-class offering, an exceptional customer base and a bright vision for the future of its marketplace," said Carol Krugman. "After 16 years as an independent meeting professional, I am ready for a change and welcome the opportunity to contribute my years of experience and expertise to the growth of another, larger organization. The George P. Johnson Company has become synonymous in our industry with cutting edge event marketing and excellence in meeting management on a truly global scale. It is a perfect match and I am delighted to be a member of such an exciting and energetic group of professionals."

Krugman is also co-author of Global Meetings and Exhibitions; a textbook on international meeting planning that will be published by John Wiley and Sons in October of 2006.

About The George P. Johnson Company (www.gpjco.com)

Established in 1914, GPJ is a leading provider of global integrated event marketing solutions, helping clients forge better customer relationships through strategic marketing integration, creative brand experiences, events and exhibits. GPJ has full-scale production facilities in Auburn Hills, Mich.; Torrance, Calif.; and Stuttgart, Germany, as well as marketing offices in Boston and San Francisco, and international operations in London; Stuttgart; Tokyo; Beijing; Singapore; Sydney, Australia; and Bangalore, India.