ModusLink Appoints Scott D. Smith President, Sales and Marketing
WALTHAM, Mass.— April 23, 2007 – ModusLink Corporation, a subsidiary of CMGI, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMGI) and leading provider of global supply chain management solutions, today announced that Scott D. Smith has been appointed President, Sales and Marketing, effective April 24, 2007. Mr. Smith brings more than two decades of sales and marketing experience and will be responsible for ModusLink’s global sales and marketing organization.
Mr. Smith’s career includes more than 20 years with IBM Corporation where he served in senior sales and management positions including Vice President and General Manager, Personal Computing Division, Americas, as Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing, Networking Hardware Division, and as Vice President, Americas, e-Business Solutions. Most recently, Mr. Smith served as President, Americas for Lenovo Group, after its acquisition of IBM’s personal computer business.
"I am very pleased that Scott is joining ModusLink,” said Joseph C. Lawler, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of CMGI. "I am confident that Scott’s strong leadership skills and hands on experience will further strengthen ModusLink’s go-to-market capabilities and drive the organization to greater success. The caliber of talent that we are attracting underscores that we are building a compelling core business
"Effective supply chain management is essential to technology companies and through its services and global reach, ModusLink is developing an attractive value proposition,” said Scott Smith. “I am excited to join its executive management team and look forward to contributing to the company’s continued success.”
About ModusLink
ModusLink Corporation is a leading provider of global, end-to-end supply chain management solutions. The company provides technology clients in the software, computing, consumer electronics, storage and communications markets with customized supply chain solutions that improve time-to-market, productivity and customer satisfaction while reducing risk and cost. ModusLink's services include consulting and planning, sourcing and supply base management, manufacturing and product configuration, fulfillment, logistics management, e-Business and the complete range of aftermarket services. With 36 facilities in 13 countries, ModusLink has the largest global footprint in its industry. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts and is a subsidiary of CMGI, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMGI). For additional information, see www.moduslink.com.
About CMGI
CMGI, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMGI), through its subsidiary ModusLink, provides industry-leading global supply chain management services and solutions that help businesses market, sell and distribute their products around the world. In addition, CMGI’s venture capital business, @Ventures, invests in a variety of technology ventures. For additional information, visit: www.cmgi.com.