Guest LilBambi Posted November 6, 2007 Posted November 6, 2007 Computerworld Announces New Editor in Chief Scot FinnieFormer Editor in Chief Don Tennant Promoted to Editorial DirectorFRAMINGHAM, MA--(Marketwire - November 6, 2007) - Computerworld, "The Voice of IT Management," today announced that Scot Finnie has been named editor in chief. Finnie replaces Don Tennant, who will be taking on a more expanded role at IDG as VP/Editorial Director for both Computerworld and its sister company InfoWorld.Finnie, who was hired as online editorial director of Computerworld in April 2006, will oversee the daily editorial operation of Computerworld's Web site (www.computerworld.com) as well as its weekly print publication. Finnie has more than two decades of experience in print and online journalism. His first Web-related position was with ZDNet in 1994, where he was editor. Finnie has been an editor at InformationWeek/TechWeb, Windows Magazine, and PC/Computing. His articles have appeared in PC World, PC Magazine, CNET, MacWeek, Byte, Popular Science and many others."Computerworld has a longstanding tradition of excellence of which I'm proud to be a part," said Finnie. "I am excited about the opportunity to guide Computerworld's growth online and in print by leveraging the best that each medium has to offer."Having played a key role in the publication's successful transition to its online publishing model, Finnie's promotion marks another milestone reflecting Computerworld's investment in and commitment to its online operations. Computerworld.com's unique-visitor and page-view numbers have nearly doubled over the year and a half that Scot has been driving the content strategy.In his new position, Tennant -- who served as editor in chief of Computerworld since 2004 -- will oversee editorial operations for both Computerworld and its sister publication, InfoWorld. He will continue to provide readers with keen insights into the IT industry in his weekly column."Scot and Don are tremendously smart, driven and aggressive editors who have defined a new standard of excellence at Computerworld," said Matt Sweeney, president and CEO. "In their new capacities, they will continue to move Computerworld ahead of the industry when it comes to editorial quality, audience growth and online engagement."I entered this article into Computerworld's Sharkbait :DWay to go, Scot! :thumbsup:Congrats to Don Tennant as well! Quote
Bruno Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 Congrats Scot !! Glad they were able to choose the best man for the job B) Bruno Quote
zlim Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 I hope it comes with a healthy pay raise so you can buy more tech gear. Congratulations! Quote
Corrine Posted November 8, 2007 Posted November 8, 2007 "Scot and Don are tremendously smart, driven and aggressive editors who have defined a new standard of excellence at Computerworld,"We certainly could have told them that about Scot. Congratulations! Quote
Stryder Posted November 10, 2007 Posted November 10, 2007 Congrats Scot! I am very happy for you. Quote
réjean Posted November 11, 2007 Posted November 11, 2007 You certainly deserve the promotion Scot! Congradulation! Quote
Scot Posted November 12, 2007 Posted November 12, 2007 Thanks, everyone! I'm very excited and have already begun to work on some things. Computerworld has an excellent staff of top-notch editors. It's a stellar team.-- Scot Quote
Cluttermagnet Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 You go, guy. Yeeeow! Excellent. Quote
V.T. Eric Layton Posted December 14, 2007 Posted December 14, 2007 WOW! This is really COOL! I'm a little late with the accolades, but CONGRATS to Scot! Quote
greengeek Posted December 27, 2007 Posted December 27, 2007 How could I have missed this?Congratulations Scot! Quote
Tushman Posted January 7, 2008 Posted January 7, 2008 I'm late to the party but congrats anyway! Quote
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