New J.D. Power Planner To Seek Synergies

Geoffrey Broderick will join J.D. Power and Associates (JDPA) on June 1, 2005, in the new position of VP, Planning and Development. He worked previously at BusinessWeek, a publication of JDPA's new owners McGraw-Hill, and one of his responsibilities will be developing partnerships and business opportunities within the group.

Reporting directly to President Stephen Goodall, Broderick will also be responsible for global strategic planning; new product development; assessing markets; and creating strategic alliances and joint ventures; and will serve on JDPA's Management Committee.

At BusinessWeek, as VP, Business Development, Broderick led all business development activities and strategic alliances and managed several line operations. 'Geoff's diverse background with BusinessWeek and other McGraw-Hill business units will help us to accelerate our progress in achieving our global growth initiatives' according to JDPA President Stephen Goodall.

Broderick joined McGraw-Hill in 1999 and worked worked for its construction industry site Sweets.com and on Standard & Poor's before moving to BusinessWeek Online. He was previously an officer in the US Navy and was twice awarded its Commendation Medal. He received a bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy and a master's degree from the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia.

The company is online at www.jdpower.com . Our exclusive interview with Steve Goodall, discussing the acquisition and the futures both of the auto industry and the company, can be found here.

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