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Morris Publishing Group Announces Retirement of Jim Currow and Appointment of Derek May as Executive Vice President
Tuesday 03. May 2011 - Morris Publishing Group today announced the retirement of Executive Vice President James C. Currow and the appointment of Derek J. May as the new executive vice president effective Friday, May 6.
As EVP of Morris Publishing Group, Mr. Currow, 67, has served as the chief operating officer, overseeing the company’s 13 daily newspapers, 27 non-daily publications and Skirt magazine.
“Jim Currow’s leadership and management of our newspapers have been remarkable,” Chairman William S. (Billy) Morris III said. “He has accomplished major results and improvement in our company. He has brought several outstanding executives into our company and has led with vision, purpose and success.”
Mr. Currow said, “It’s been a great 13 years. I have loved my job and the people I have worked with, and I have thoroughly enjoyed working for the Morris family. I leave many outstanding executives that I have had a hand in recruiting or developing, including Derek May, and I’m pleased to be able to leave the company in good shape. I am excited about beginning the next chapter in my life.”
Mr. Currow plans to resume his earlier business in executive recruitment, and he will continue in a consulting role with Morris Publishing.
Mr. May, 42, has been with the Morris group for 22 years, serving in many line and management capacities including technology, circulation, advertising sales and news in a number of Morris markets. He is a former publisher of the St. Augustine Record, and most recently has served as assistant to the president for MPG President William S. (Will) Morris IV.
“Derek is the right person for the job in this time of intense change,” Will Morris said. “We face many challenges in today’s economic environment. Our customers – both consumers and businesses – are moving to digital solutions, and Derek is especially well equipped to lead our company’s transitions in operations, advertising sales and audience development.”
“I’m honored and excited to have this opportunity,” Mr. May said. “I look forward to working with the great people of Morris Publishing to build a bright future for the company.”