NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Sources
(NASDAQ: GSOL) has announced Craig
Pepples as the Deputy CEO of the Company, with effect from
Oct. 1, 2016. Spenser Au will remain engaged as CEO until the
end of the year to assist the Company during this transition.
Merle A. Hinrich, Global Sources'
executive chairman stated: "I am pleased to announce the promotion
of Craig to Deputy CEO of Global Sources. Craig has been a valued
member of our team for three decades and possesses a deep knowledge
of Greater China and our markets.
He brings a powerful combination of in-depth industry knowledge,
leadership experience and skills in marketing, sales and operations
to the role of Deputy CEO. I am confident Craig is positioned to
build on our solid foundation for growth. In addition, our sincere
thanks are extended to Spenser for his years of service to Global
Sources, his significant contributions to the Company and his
assistance with a smooth transition."
Craig Pepples, Global Sources'
newly appointed Deputy CEO, stated: "I am excited to take on the
role of Deputy CEO of Global Sources at such an important time for
the Company. There are many opportunities to address our customers'
changing needs in a rapidly evolving marketplace. After 30 years of
commitment to the Company, I look forward to leveraging my
experience to provide unparalleled service to our buyer and
supplier communities, drive long-term sustainable growth for the
Company and enhance shareholder value."
As announced in March 2016,
Spenser Au will be retiring at the
end of 2016 after 39 years with Global Sources and five years as
CEO of the Company.
Craig Pepples
Mr. Pepples joined Global Sources in 1986 and moved up the ranks
to become manager of the Company's China sales operation from 1989 to 1992,
serving as the Country Manager for China from 1992 to 1999, and then serving as
the Chief Operating Officer from 1999 to 2010. Most recently, he
served as Global Sources' President of Corporate Affairs and
Publisher of Chief Executive China where he was responsible
for the sales, marketing and operations for the Company's leading
China management title, Chief
Executive China. He is also responsible for Global Sources'
Corporate Marketing and Corporate Communications. Mr. Pepples
graduated with a B.A. in Linguistics from Yale
University.
About Global Sources
Global Sources is a leading business-to-business media company
and a primary facilitator of trade with Greater China.
The core business facilitates trade between Asia and the world using English-language
media such as online marketplaces (GlobalSources.com), trade shows,
magazines and apps.
More than 1 million international buyers, including 95 of the
world's top 100 retailers, use these services to obtain product and
company information to help them source more profitably from
overseas supply markets. These services also provide suppliers with
integrated marketing solutions to build corporate image, generate
sales leads and win orders from buyers in more than 240 countries
and territories.
Now in its fifth decade, Global Sources has been publicly listed
on the NASDAQ since 2000.
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