DURHAM, NC - Dec. 16, 2011 - Bell and Howell today announced that President Leslie F. Stern has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer. Stern, 54, replaces George Marton, who is retiring from the company effective December 31, 2011.
According to Bell and Howell Chairman Gregory L. Segall, CEO of shareholder Versa Capital Management, LLC, "We are extremely grateful to George for his years of service, particularly in returning to Bell and Howell at a time of challenge and guiding the company so effectively. His leadership through the successful transition leaves the company well-positioned for the future, and we wish him the best in his years ahead."
Stern further stated: "On behalf of Chief Operating Officer John Tarascio and all other employees, I would like to join Greg in thanking George for so capably and successfully leading the company through difficult times. In so doing, George always kept front and center Bell and Howell's most essential rule of business, namely that the customer comes first. By continually strengthening this primary focus, we look forward to delivering to our customers in 2012 the best in class, most productive, competitive and cost effective set of solutions for their business opportunities."
Prior to joining Bell and Howell, Stern served as CEO of National Envelope and as CEO of Central Lewmar. He is based at the company's Durham, NC headquarters.
About Bell and Howell, LLC
Bell and Howell, LLC is a leading provider of solutions and services for paper-based and digital messaging solutions. The company's complete portfolio includes products that reduce production and postage costs, increase operational efficiency, message impact and relevancy, and ensure integrity and quality of every item produced. Supporting these solutions is one of the largest dedicated service organizations in the industry. The company is headquartered in Durham, NC and employs approximately 1,500 people. For further information, please visit www.bellhowell.net.
According to Bell and Howell Chairman Gregory L. Segall, CEO of shareholder Versa Capital Management, LLC, "We are extremely grateful to George for his years of service, particularly in returning to Bell and Howell at a time of challenge and guiding the company so effectively. His leadership through the successful transition leaves the company well-positioned for the future, and we wish him the best in his years ahead."
Stern further stated: "On behalf of Chief Operating Officer John Tarascio and all other employees, I would like to join Greg in thanking George for so capably and successfully leading the company through difficult times. In so doing, George always kept front and center Bell and Howell's most essential rule of business, namely that the customer comes first. By continually strengthening this primary focus, we look forward to delivering to our customers in 2012 the best in class, most productive, competitive and cost effective set of solutions for their business opportunities."
Prior to joining Bell and Howell, Stern served as CEO of National Envelope and as CEO of Central Lewmar. He is based at the company's Durham, NC headquarters.
About Bell and Howell, LLC
Bell and Howell, LLC is a leading provider of solutions and services for paper-based and digital messaging solutions. The company's complete portfolio includes products that reduce production and postage costs, increase operational efficiency, message impact and relevancy, and ensure integrity and quality of every item produced. Supporting these solutions is one of the largest dedicated service organizations in the industry. The company is headquartered in Durham, NC and employs approximately 1,500 people. For further information, please visit www.bellhowell.net.
