JAZD Announces Andrew Centauro as Vice President of Finance
Andover, MA -- May 13, 2009 -- JAZD Markets, the leader in online B2B directory-driven Marketing as a Service (MaaS) platforms, announced today that Andrew Centauro has joined the company as VP of Finance. In this role, Centauro will have overall leadership responsibility for the strategy and operations for all of the Company’s finance and control functions. He assumed his new role on May 1.
In announcing the addition of Centauro, Jamie Bedard, Founder and CEO at JAZD said “We are incredibly lucky to bring abroad the kind of industry veteran we have found in Andrew. I am confident that his years of industry experience and his deep understanding of the B2B marketplace will make him a valuable contributor to the JAZD team.”
Andrew's proficiency at increasing shareholder value has contributed to the successful sale of three companies in 20 years. One of his methods is to leverage technology to maximize company performance and shareholder value. His financial and operational experience embraces e-commerce, publishing, software, manufacturing and consumer products. Andrew's diverse industry and functional background makes him well suited to leverage his strategic, operational and financial strengths. Before joining JAZD Markets, Andrew was Chief Financial Officer of Blue Dolphin Group, Inc., which was sold to Zinio Inc. in 2005. While there, Andrew negotiated three venture capital financing rounds. In addition to his financial role, Andrew was also responsible for developing, implementing and managing corporate strategy and operations for this e-commerce business.
Previously, Andrew held the position of Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations at R.S. Means Co., a subsidiary of CMD Group. This $160M Atlanta-based provider of technology information services was sold to Reed Elsevier in 2000. Under Andrew’s leadership, the company expanded its operations internationally and grew combined revenues to $60M through new business opportunities and strategic alliances. Other positions include chief financial officer of Marcliff Corporation, a $70M international manufacturer and distributor of consumer products based in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Andrew has also held a range of finance-based executive positions with Blodgett Corporation, General Cinema Corporation and PepsiCo, Inc.
Andrew holds an MBA from Boston College and a BSBA in accounting from Boston University.
“I’m thrilled to join the JAZD Markets team at this early stage, and look forward to contributing our goal of providing a valuable and unique service to our customers,” said Centauro. “I look forward to working with our team of veteran industry professionals and growing the business together.”
About JAZD Markets
JAZD Markets is the leading B2B directory platform services company for B2B Trade Publishers, headquartered in Andover, MA. JAZD combines Directory placement, display advertising, lead generation, content integration, social media and vertical search into an innovative Marketing-as-a-Service (MaaS) directory platform where advertisers can measure and optimize the value from their online marketing spend. JAZD operates multiple online B2B directory markets under the brands: www.jazdchemicals.com, www.jazdlifesciences.com, www.jazdhealthcare.com, www.jazdhotels.com, www.jazdnightclubandbar.com, www.jazdtech.com, www.jazdcommunications.com, and www.jazdprocessing.com where buyers can easily find the right product/service.
JAZD Press & Analyst Contact:
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JAZD Markets
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