To: Brien Koehler who wrote (6358 ) 1/4/2000 9:06:00 AM From: Baldwin Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 7342
That's it, thanks :) this just in........ ORGANIC, INC. APPOINTS MARGARET MAXWELL ZAGEL AS VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FORMER TELLABS VICE PRESIDENT, General Counsel Joins Organic to Lead Legal Efforts and to Act as Board Secretary SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 4, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Organic, Inc. today announced the appointment of Margaret Maxwell Zagel to the position of vice president, chief legal and administrative officer. In the newly-created position, Zagel will provide leadership for Organic's legal affairs and provide risk management for Organic's corporate and regional offices. Her responsibilities include providing counsel in SEC and Internet regulatory matters, establishing strategic relationships and international ventures, and overseeing Organic's legal department. Zagel will also guide a range of corporate legal initiatives, and in her role as Board Secretary, will develop processes and procedures for Organic and its Board of Directors. Prior to joining the company, Zagel served as vice president, general counsel and secretary of Tellabs Operations, Inc., a Fortune 500 telecommunications equipment maker, and as general counsel of Grant Thornton, LLP, one of the largest international accounting and consulting firms. At Tellabs, she managed a global staff while directing the internal audits and compliance functions for the company. Among her accomplishments at Tellabs, Zagel directed a cross-functional team to negotiate a proposed $7 billion acquisition, provided strategic counsel to the board, and supervised the reorganization of the corporate international structure. At Grant Thornton, LLP, she negotiated a $100 million merger, created and led the legal department, managed substantial external legal resources, and directed litigation and crisis management efforts. In addition to her corporate legal experience, Zagel spent several years in private practice as a partner in the Chicago law firm of Schuyler, Roche and Zwirner. About Organic, Inc. Organic is a leading Internet professional services firm focused on the customer-to-business market. Founded in 1993, Organic has a long and distinguished history as a leader and innovator in the industry. The company was built by anticipating customer needs and has developed innovative solutions and a suite of integrated services required to build and operate successful online businesses. Organic has performed work for over 250 clients and has gained significant experience by working with both leading offline and emerging Internet companies including Blockbuster, Boo.com, Chase Manhattan Bank, CDNOW, Compaq, DaimlerChrysler, Tommy Hilfiger and Washington Mutual. Organic has offices in the U.S., Asia, Europe and Latin America. SOURCE Organic, Inc. (C) 2000 PR Newswire. All rights reserved.prnewswire.com -0- CONTACT: Cimeron Dunlap of Organic, Inc., 415-365-5516, or cimeron@organic.com WEB PAGE: organic.com GEOGRAPHY: California INDUSTRY CODE: MLM