The New York Times Company Announces Nomination for Board of Directors.NEW YORK -- The New York Times Company announced today that its Board of Directors nominated Daniel H. Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. , president of DeepSee, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , to stand for election as a director at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 24. Cathy J. Sulzberger, a director since 2002, chose not to stand for re-election on April 24. "I am delighted to have Dan nominated to serve on our Board," said Arthur Sulzberger, Jr., chairman of the Board. "As a fourth-generation family member he brings a deep understanding of our Company's historic mission and its long-term business objectives." "I would also like to express the Company's gratitude to my sister, Cathy," Mr. Sulzberger continued. "Cathy has served The New York Times Company with great dedication and commitment since 2002 and we are grateful for her vision and wisdom during these past years." Mr. Cohen, 54, founded DeepSee, LLC, an oceanic exploration and submarine leasing company, earlier this year. From 1999 to 2006, he was president of Dan Cohen & Sons, LLC, a television production company that focused on reality series and programs. His company produced programs for the nationally renowned chef, Bobby Flay, who won an Emmy in the category of Best Daytime Host for one of the programs they produced. Before television production, Mr. Cohen was senior vice president, advertising of The New York Times from 1996 to 1999, and held several other positions at the Times Company in the advertising, circulation and corporate planning departments beginning in 1983. Mr. Cohen received a B.A. degree from Tufts University in 1974. He is the cousin of Arthur Sulzberger, Jr. and Michael Golden, vice chairman of the Board and publisher of the International Herald Tribune International Herald Tribune Daily newspaper published in Paris. It has long been the staple source of English-language news for American expatriates, tourists, and businesspeople in Europe. . About The New York Times Company The New York Times Company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :NYT NYT New York Times NYT National Youth Theatre (UK) NYT New York Transit (New York, USA) NYT New York Tribune ), a leading media company with 2006 revenues of $3.3 billion, includes The New York Times, the New York Times, The Morning daily newspaper, long the U.S. newspaper of record. From its establishment in 1851 it has aimed to avoid sensationalism and to appeal to cultured, intellectual readers. International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, 15 other daily newspapers, nine network-affiliated television stations, two New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. radio stations and 35 Web sites, including NYTimes.com, Boston.com and About.com. The Company's core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment. This press release can be downloaded from www.nytco.com |
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