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Bridges Expands Executive Team, Appoints John Simmons as CEO
June 26, 2002 Kelowna, BC - Bridges.com Inc. (TSX:BIT), North America's leading provider of career and educational planning solutions, announced the expansion of its executive team today, naming John Simmons as its new Chief Executive Officer. Doug Manning, formerly CEO and President, will focus exclusively on his President's responsibilities. "Doug Manning has unique perspectives on the public education system and tremendous passion for the power of Bridges' products and services to positively affect student achievement," said John Simmons. "His new role will allow him to focus his time on interacting with our market and will give him more time to build relationships with both customers and partners." Mr. Simmons commented on his new role and responsibilities: "I am excited about my new role as Bridges' CEO. I am a true believer of this company's potential and I look forward to helping the management team and staff achieve this potential," said Mr. Simmons. "To this end, it is my plan for our executive team to conduct a comprehensive near-term strategic review. The review will give us a road map for the development of our business from which we can develop tactics and actions that will help us to achieve high rates of growth and profitability."
John Simmons has served on the Board of Directors of Bridges.com Inc. since February 1999, and as Chairman since May 1999. He will continue as Chairman of the Board. Doug Manning will continue to be a member of the Board of Directors.
About Bridges Bridges is North America's leading provider of career information services, training, and self-directed career and educational planning tools. Over 15,300 schools, libraries, employment centres, military sites, post-secondary schools and rehabilitation facilities subscribe to Bridges' customized products. Bridges serves the career development needs of millions of students and adults seeking educational or career planning assistance. Its resources are also uniquely adapted to service a wide range of corporate and consumer markets. For more information, visit www.bridges.com. The company, which has offices in Canada and the U.S., is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: BIT.
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