Wolters Kluwer Appoints Karen Abramson as new CEO for Tax & Accounting Division
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Alphen aan den Rijn, (June 6, 2013) - Wolters Kluwer today announced the
appointment of Karen Abramson as CEO of Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting, a
global leader in tax, accounting and audit software and solutions. Ms. Abramson
most recently served as President and CEO of CCH Tax & Accounting, North
America. Karen Abramson succeeds Mr. Kevin Robert, who will be retiring as of
September 2013.
Ms. Abramson has extensive experience in the professional information and
software industry, and brings a successful 13-year record of driving growth at
Wolters Kluwer through customer-focused innovation. As division CEO, she will
further advance Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting's leadership position in markets
worldwide, with trusted solutions and services that help make professionals more
productive. Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting has operations in North America,
Europe, the Asia Pacific region and Brazil.
Nancy McKinstry, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of Wolters Kluwer
commented: "Karen Abramson is a highly talented executive with a record of
success at Wolters Kluwer. Karen has driven significant growth across the
business through the launch of exciting new solutions, new revenue models and
innovative product offerings. I am excited to work with Karen in her new role at
Wolters Kluwer."
Ms. Abramson will succeed Tax & Accounting division CEO Kevin Robert, who is
retiring effective September 1, 2013. Mr. Robert, a longstanding leader in
Wolters Kluwer and the profession, led a transformation in the tax and
accounting businesses over his 32-year career with CCH and Wolters Kluwer. He
successfully drove the introduction of software, online, and cloud solutions
that have been rapidly adopted by professionals worldwide.
Nancy McKinstry, "I want to thank Kevin for his many contributions to our
business. Kevin has a long and distinguished career in the tax and accounting
profession, and as a valued leader at CCH and Wolters Kluwer. He is admired for
his deep industry knowledge and his relentless commitment to the profession,
customers and employees. It has been a true pleasure to work with him."
Ms. Abramson joined Wolters Kluwer in 2000, and has held a series of executive
leadership roles with the company. Since 2012, she has led CCH in North America,
where she has driven advancements across the business through the launch of
innovative new products.
"This is an exciting time to be serving the tax and accounting profession and to
be leading this exceptional organization," said Ms. Abramson. "Wolters Kluwer is
investing in the latest technologies to offer our customers the new capabilities
they need to succeed. In collaboration with our customers, and with a robust
offering of mobile and cloud solutions, we'll continue to help professionals
realize new levels of success."
Before joining CCH, Ms. Abramson was CEO of the Medical Research group in the
Wolters Kluwer Health division. Prior to joining Wolters Kluwer Health in 2006,
she served as Vice President and General Manager of CT Corsearch, a division of
Wolters Kluwer Corporate Legal Services.
About Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer (www.wolterskluwer.com) is a market-leading global information
services company. Wolters Kluwer is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the
Netherlands. Its shares are quoted on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included
in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting, a division
of Wolters Kluwer, is the leading provider of premier information, research, and
software tools in the global tax and accounting arena. Tax, accounting, and
audit professionals who serve as trusted advisors to clients and businesses
worldwide rely on authoritative content and integrated workflow solutions from
global leader Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting. Its headquarters are in
Riverwoods, Illinois.
Forward-looking Statements
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identified by words such as "expect," "should," "could," "shall," and similar
expressions. Wolters Kluwer cautions that such forward-looking statements are
qualified by certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and
events to differ materially from what is contemplated by the forward-looking
statements. Factors which could cause actual results to differ from these
forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, general economic
conditions; conditions in the markets in which Wolters Kluwer is engaged;
behavior of customers, suppliers, and competitors; technological developments;
the implementation and execution of new ICT systems or outsourcing; and legal,
tax, and regulatory rules affecting Wolters Kluwer's businesses, as well as
risks related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestments. In addition, financial
risks such as currency movements, interest rate fluctuations, liquidity, and
credit risks could influence future results. The foregoing list of factors
should not be construed as exhaustive. Wolters Kluwer disclaims any intention or
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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