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NEWGROUND NAMES KEVIN BLAIR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
St. Louis, MO (February 11, 2008) NewGround, a full-service design and implementation company, today announced Ted Golitz, Chairman of NewGround’s Board of Directors, has appointed current President and Chief Operating Officer Kevin Blair as NewGround’s Chief Executive Officer. Blair replaces Ted Golitz, who has relinquished his position as CEO and will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board.
“Under Kevin’s management, NewGround has become the industry leader in developing integrated strategic retail delivery solutions for financial institutions. His strategic vision for the company has accelerated the growth of NewGround, and created opportunities for strategic alliances that have helped us expand in both U.S. and International markets. Kevin’s promotion to CEO is a step forward in solidifying the long-term direction of NewGround’s position in the industry,” said Ted Golitz, Board Chairman.
Blair’s promotion reflects NewGround’s strategy to ensure a planned succession of the company’s senior leadership.
“As we approach our 100th anniversary of the company, I believe it’s the right time to transition my CEO responsibilities, although I will stay actively involved with NewGround as Chairman of the Board,” said Golitz. “I am confident NewGround will have many years of success under Kevin’s guidance.”
In addition to assuming the role of CEO, Blair will remain President of NewGround.
“I am honored to assume the leadership of NewGround and look forward to continuing Ted’s legacy and NewGround’s tradition as an industry innovator in creating dynamic solutions for financial institutions,” said Kevin Blair, President and CEO of NewGround.
Kevin Blair Background
As President and COO, Blair has directed and managed the business development, branding, consulting, design and build divisions of NewGround. With over twenty years of experience in the delivery of strategic facility solutions, he has led NewGround to become the largest design and implementation firm serving the financial services industry. Blair spearheaded the transformation of six independently operated companies to create the single dynamic organization NewGround is today.
His vision for the development of NewGround’s “Integrated Service Delivery” has advanced NewGround as one of the foremost experts in creating total facility solutions. This concept combines branding, strategic positioning, innovative design and construction services with strategic consulting, site selection, retail media and culture programs to create Experience Retail environments.
About NewGround
NewGround is in the business of helping financial institutions grow. As a full-service design and implementation company, we build success through a comprehensive service set we call “The Core” – integrating Brand, Consult, Design, Retail, Build, and Culture. As industry thought leaders, our revolutionary approach is powered by Breakthrough Ideas. As industry innovators, our head-turning experiences wow customers inside a Breakthrough Space. Put the two together, and the result is Breakthrough Growth for our clients’ brands, market share, and bottom line.
The company’s operational headquarters are in St. Louis, MO, with principal offices in Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA; Portsmouth, NH and Toronto, Canada.
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