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Leadership Bios – CEOWORLD Magazine

Todd Aitken- Assistant Editor, Digital, He is a writer based in Washington, attended DePauw University and is a graduate of Indiana University. He has written a number of published articles. He is senior scholar at Creighton University for European Vision and Values. Todd is a true powerhouse, a workforce to recon with. He has the very rare capability to be able to communicate even the most difficult subjects in a clear and comprehensible language. (taaitken@ceoworld.biz)

CEOWORLD Magazine Staff

• Michael Basham- Literary Editor, served as a policy and research analyst at the University of Oxford, an entrepreneur and writer living in Oxford, United Kingdom. He is blessed with the gift to transform complex matters into clear, understandable and most important exciting articles. Good interpersonal skills along with a collaborative style of working are his inherent strengths. (mbasham@ceoworld.biz)
• David J. Adams- Projects Director, a retired Professor of Law at the Bellevue University, a consultant to the Coalition for Patent Fairness. David has more than 25 years of agency and corporate experience in both Internal Communications and Public Relations. (djadams@ceoworld.biz)
• Leonard Allott- Standards Editor, served as chair in the Department of journalism at Santa Clara University with broad experience in print, online and broadcasting media. Especially interested in Turkey and the Eu-USA issue. He is an advocate of measuring effectiveness of communication programs. His successful track record of managing projects and teams is based on the dynamic interaction between communications and connections. (lallott@ceoworld.biz)
• Daniel Alexander- Senior Video News Editor, Daniel has managed communications for large and mid-sized enterprises from various sectors such as IT, auto, media, services, and manufacturing. He has worked on blue-chip accounts such as ESPN, Star Sports, Cisco, Intel, General Motors, Enron, Pepsi, GE, McDonald, Bank of America, Monsanto and IBM. (dalexander@ceoworld.biz)
• Jorge T. Anderson- Senior Social Media Editor, Jorge has steered successful strategies and programs that have created enduring reputation and brands. He is known to initiate programs around adapting & managing changes while internalizing & strengthening values and culture. He believes that communications is strategic to any organization and excellence in communication begets excellence in business performance. (jtanderson@ceoworld.biz)
• Eric Armey- International Editor, Eric is an excellent writer with huge knowledge in multiple areas capable of writing in any format on any subjects and is dedicated and punctual. He’s yielding about subjects, and always check carefully his by-lines. He’s a serious and skilled professional, with an entrepreneurial mindset that is helpful in editorial management. (earmey@ceoworld.biz)
• Brandon Arthur- Deputy Managing Editor, Ten years of journalism experience, working as a reporter in the most diverse areas -from commodities, biofuels and business, up to marketing, beauty and fashion- for local and foreign media. Especially interested in political communication, spin, democracy and power structures, US and European/international relations, the development and consequences of globalization seen from an individual level, a business level and from a democratic, international level. (barthur@ceoworld.biz)
• Jillian Bandow- Senior Verticals Editor, Proactive and consistent in his work, and what is also very valuable in the constant changing environment like ICT is, real expert in this field. He is one of the most prominent younger business and technology journalists in Croatia. He is a true professional, an expert that never forgets to pass it forward and a person the one always wants to have in its team, whether as a colleague and/or outside objective indicator of its public acting and appearance. (jbandow@ceoworld.biz)
• John C. Bass- Front Page Editor, Brussels-based, Persian-speaking defense journalist, specialized in defense and security issues, especially on Afghanistan and its neighbors. 16 years working in radio…..in newsrooms and presenting, including as sport and news editor and programmer. (jcbass@ceoworld.biz)
• Megan Batchelor -Executive Women’s Editor, Journalist over 10 years of experience in media (Newspapers/Magazines/Internet), able to manage all kinds of financial information. A very clever editor, with good market understanding. Stubborn, eager and with a well-developed sense of justice. (mbatchelor@ceoworld.biz)

Front Page Editors

• Bracy Beston- Editors-At-Large, Bracy has shown me the power of networking. She is very professional with solid attitude towards her responsibilities and in-depth knowledge about her area of specialisation. She is open for new ideas and solutions. She is a proactive and professional communications specialist that has succeeded in driving internal and external communications throughout the different areas of expertise. (bbeston@ceoworld.biz)
• Michael Bethell- Editors-At-Large, Internet professional with over 18 years experience in Game Development, Technology, Entertainment, Digital and Print Media. Sound knowledge of web programming, design, translation, writing and website content maintenance. A professional with a passion for technology and the ability to synthesize information and adapt to developments in the sector. (mbethell@ceoworld.biz)
• Austin Bauer- Editors-At-Large, Austin has excellent insight into the wireless and mobile communications markets and is not only familiar with the players but can provide clear, detailed analysis of where they are relative to the market as a whole. He can also provide the big picture in clear, simple terms. Additionally, he had a great attitude and was very personable. (abauer@ceoworld.biz)

NewsDesk

• Don Bloch- Deputy National Editor, As a Social Media Marketing and Brand Manager, Don uses Social Media and various other forms of networking communities to communicate vital information to companies concerning brand awareness, public perception, reviews of their products/services and studies trends and competitor comments. His knowledge of branding and identity offer businesses, no matter how big or small, the exposure they deserve. (dbloch@ceoworld.biz)
• David Blanchfield- News Editor, David is one of those rare people who understands technology and can also write about it in a clear, informative, and entertaining way. A quick dry wit, combined with a disciplined & easy writing style made working with him a pleasure. He could be counted on to meet deadlines & come up with creative approaches to stories and editorial strategies. (dblanchfield@ceoworld.biz)
• James Breemer- News Editor, Corporate Communications professional with experience in developing and implementing global, strategic communications and integrated marketing campaigns. A former television broadcaster with a vast background in writing, directing and producing communications programs and news events for high-tech and media entertainment corporations as well as the media. Passionate about story-telling, creativity and attention to detail. (jbreeme@ceoworld.biz)

Art, Trends & Social

• Gary Yost- Innovations Editor, Gary is a very creative, witty and tenacious writer. His knowledge of computer and video game history and music expertise, he developed many incredible projects for a big list of important clients in the world. He also gives lectures at trade events, universities and within American companies about how American corporations should transform in this era of digital lifestyle and globalization. (gyost@ceoworld.biz)
• Jonathan Wilcox- Comment Editor, Jonathan is a really rare talent in the European Media. The work of his pen is a pleasure to read. Humorous, provocative, inventive and surprising. His strong journalism skills are boosted by his geek attitude in front of everything ranging from Wiki adoption in news workflow to audio transcription technologies and Semantic Web complexities. (jwilcox@ceoworld.biz)
• Bill Warshawsky- Managing Editor, Presentation, Bill has a very deep understanding of stock markets and corporate law, with an unerring instinct for spotting news and new angles. He has the ability to tackle an enormous range of subjects, is extremely meticulous and thorough in her research and has the ability to write about even complex issues in a clear and concise manner. (bwarshawsky@ceoworld.biz)
• Kane Weinstein- Presentation Editor, Kane is a showcase of talent! He is incredibly knowledgeable in his field of work, an extremely resourceful online editor and presenter. Consultant, on-line journalist with strong expertise in web development, information technology, long distance learning, on-line marketing, e-commerce, new media. (kweinstein@ceoworld.biz)
• Amy Webb- Photo Editor, Amy is a journalist and digital strategist with more than a decade of experience with the designing, editing and writing websites for both broadcast and print media. As a digital strategist, she has covered technology, technology policy and digital media since the mid-90s. (awebb@ceoworld.biz)
• Ronan Thornberry- Infographic Design Editor , Ronan uses internet to its most unprecedented potential to spread the rays of knowledge to the farthest quarter of the earth; via its power. While objective, his articles are intelligent, have a tinge of humor and is laced with compassion that grabs the reader. He finds the most amazing subjects to interview and write about and then shares their story with passion and solid facts. (rthornberry@ceoworld.biz)
• Philip Theodoracopulos- Social Media Editor , Philip is very good at multi-tasking and is self-driven to learn and react to changing environments. His creative energy astoundingly proliferates all the time in the numerous blogs he maintains on multitude of topics enlightening the planet. (ptheodoracopulos@ceoworld.biz)
• Jamie Wells- Innovations Editor , Jamie has proven to be a reliable copywriter, producing work of very high standards. Her flexibility and availability are also commendable. She’s an excellent project manager, directing and managing projects as if they were her children. She knows perfectly what she wants and goes straight for it. (jwells@ceoworld.biz)
• Paul Whitman- News Editor (Trends) , Paul is a highly resourceful and experienced journalist, deeply immersed into local North American IT scene. A hard working guy and spares no effort in researching any subject or area he is writing about… that is the curse of IT journalist – one has to quickly accumulate the knowledge that other took months or years, just to be able to do one particular job right. (pwhitman@ceoworld.biz)
• Ron Rosenthal- News Editor (Trends), Ron is a hard-working journalist with a lot of knowledge and expertise in ICT. He is a true professional, always striving for excellence, who puts a lot of energy and passion into every article he writes. Ron represents the most influential journalists on Internet culture in Europe and has a great impact on business and society. (rrosenthal@ceoworld.biz)
• Alfred S. Reed- News Editor (Trends), Alfred is a professional in the best meaning of the word – a person who delivers quick, excellent results, broad knowledge of ICT technologies and their impact to life and business. He is one of those rare professionals who know who to present complex and important facts in a simple and understandable way, but without compromising the important details. (asreed@ceoworld.biz)
• Norman Pleszczynski- Associate Editor (Art) , A regular contributor to leading business and technology magazines. His splendid ideas and broad perspective can make every meeting fruitful. His stories are rounded, well written and delivered on time. (npleszczynski@ceoworld.biz)
• John Salerno- Associate Editor (Art) , Experienced editor & journalist focused on Far East, culture, science, internet & publishing Industry with experience in public relations, marketing, copy-writing and strategic communication planning. (jsalerno@ceoworld.biz)
• Algis Winkle- Books Editor , Algis is very professional and down to earth, precise and clear, concrete and able to see things from a different point of view. He’s a very good journalist and goes in depth with the analysis of each single detail he’s describing. (awinkle@ceoworld.biz)
• Rossen Horrick- Associate Books Editor , Rossen is a brilliant, hard-nosed, no nonsense, very well documented, hi tech savvy investigative journalist. Not only she is independent and honest (a very rare quality in journalism), but she is a very skilled negotiator with an incredible attention to detail and a hard to believe. (rhorrick@ceoworld.biz)
• William Schell- Health & Fitness Senior Editor , William is an exceptional news journalist and a fine young editor very knowledgeable internet professional. His dedication to excellence in reporting is unparalleled, and his determination to seek out fresh and enticing angles to both the everyday news and major events. He spreads enthusiasm amongst his colleagues and has a unique understanding of news on the web. (wschell@ceoworld.biz)
  
• Jesse Uzzell- Mindful Living Associate Editor , Jesse has a genuine capacity to connect and listen to the “worlds”: these can be individuals or communities, they can express themselves through such different means as cuisine or tourism, no matter what makes people unique in what they are or what they do will attract Daniel’s interest. (juzzell@ceoworld.biz)
• Vincent Valiunas- Health News Associate Editor , Vincent is a recognized professional in the competitive TV industry, a engaging person, full of energy and passion for all project he undertakes. Vincent is a respected and dedicated entrepreneur. (vvaliunas@ceoworld.biz)
• Jeremy Tabin- Health & Fitness Associate Editor, First Bank manager, then Headhunter in the bank and finance sectors, accounting, marketing and communication. And, as a hobby a full-time job since over 15 years, radio and TV journalist. He is an excellent copywriter of press releases so as an experienced presenter at conferences. (jtabin@ceoworld.biz)

Photography

• Jim Troy – Director Of Photography, Visual media professional with over 15 years of diverse experience. Significant expertise and passion for photography, video and writing for online and print media. Experienced photo editor, researcher and consultant with a keen eye and extensive experience acquiring and licensing images from a broad variety of sources. (jtroy@ceoworld.biz)
• Martin Short – Associate Art Director- Accomplished producer and editor of high-quality magazines, corporate publications, and illustrated books. Key strengths include excellent production, photo editing and research skills; strong creative judgment coupled with an outstanding eye for photography and design; consistently recognized for leadership and management skills; wide knowledge of photographers and photography genres. (mshort@ceoworld.biz)
• Alan B. Soltis – Senior Photo Editor, Extensive background in photo editing, photo shoot creative direction, and styling. Have also been successful in creating a freelance home staging venture, as well as styling and producing photo shoots for client advertising and marketing materials. (absoltis@ceoworld.biz)
• Tony Pearson - Assistant Photo Editor, Social Media savvy, knowledgeable in various aspects of social media. Strong ability to manage group of photographers, visual artists and professionals. Proven strengths in supervision, training and development, problem solving, organizational planning and quality assurance. (jpearson@ceoworld.biz)
• James Paletta - Copy Chief, Acting as liaison between editorial, production and IT departments. Develop style, voice and continuity from diverse sources to different audiences, responsible for all journalistic, marketing and corporate copy and content produced under a brand. (jpaletta@ceoworld.biz)

Special Projects Editors

• Randal O’Hannigan - A dynamic professional with 10+ years of solid work in magazine publishing. Has worked with over ten magazines; five of which have been launches and one has been a complete revamp. Freelance contributions include a wide range of magazines and a number of city guides. Develop and execute elaborate and innovative advertorial opportunities. (rohannigan@ceoworld.biz)
• Grover Neumayr - Track all sponsored content and disseminate that information including communicating delivery to existing sponsorships, suggesting tactics to improve upon delivery and aiming editorial efforts in the right direction. Oversee the development of all co-branded creative. Research and provide metrics in support of ad sales on sponsorships before they are sold, after they end, and for all points in between. (gneumayr@ceoworld.biz)
• Sheila Mouhibian – Articles Editor, Tech-savvy journalist-turned-PR practitioner and ghostwriter with a keen understanding of what constitutes news and an extremely low threshold of tolerance for obfuscatory jargon, mindless superlatives, and press releases written without the slightest respect for the reader’s intelligence. (smouhibian@ceoworld.biz)
• Aaron Michener – Articles Editor, Interactive media innovator specializing in bringing consumer-facing entertainment and social products and businesses to the next level. Significant media leadership experience, including concentrations in lifestyle, e-commerce, technology, celebrity, sports and entertaining. (amichener@ceoworld.biz)
• Stephen Miks – Articles Editor, Accomplished Web editor/writer, marketer, content manager, social media enthusiast, and search engine strategist. Proven expertise in developing content, managing vendors and budgets, and marketing through websites and social media. (smiks@ceoworld.biz)

Other CEOWORLD Magazine Staff

Almost all CEOWORLD Magazine staff, including reporters, can be contacted by e-mail.

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Contributing photographers

Jacqueline Sohn, Donald Solis, Corey M. Heidt, Chris Wauters, John Balkenende, Leonie Bloom, Edouard Williams, Bernhard Daniel, Gloria Klarkowski, Mark Pitisci, James J. Shaw

Attorneys

Coldwell & Reindel LLP, Friedberg & Wilson Partners, Mr. Evgenios Erotokritou