EX-99.1 2 b74917ccexv99w1.htm EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE ENTITLED "CONSTANT CONTACT NAMES DANIEL NYE TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS," ISSUED BY THE COMPANY ON APRIL 1, 2009 exv99w1
Exhibit 99.1
For Immediate Release
Constant Contact Names Daniel Nye to Board of Directors
Former LinkedIn CEO brings social media and high-growth company expertise
WALTHAM, MA. — April 1, 2009 Constant Contact®, Inc. (NasdaqGM: CTCT), a leading provider of email marketing and online surveys for small businesses and organizations, today announced the appointment of Daniel Nye to its board of directors. Nye brings a strong operating background in the small business market segment to the board, as well as expertise in web services, social networking, and the internationalization of small business products and services.
Nye previously served as the chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors of LinkedIn Corporation. During his tenure, he led LinkedIn through a period of extraordinary growth, transforming it into a high profile enterprise. Prior to that, Nye was the executive vice president and general manager of Advent Software. At Advent, Nye was a member of the executive team that completed a successful turnaround of the company, restoring double digit annual revenue growth, broadening the product line, and improving customer relationships. Prior to Advent Software, Nye served as vice president and general manager of Intuit’s Small Business Division and vice president of its International Division. In these roles, he managed the QuickBooks business, a number of online products and Intuit’s businesses outside the United States.
“As the leading provider of email marketing and online survey tools for small businesses and organizations, Constant Contact is always looking for new opportunities to provide additional value to our customers,” said Gail Goodman, CEO of Constant Contact. “Dan Nye understands high-growth businesses and how new technologies, such as social media, can further a company’s efforts to extend its leadership and deliver even more effective products to its customers.”
“Constant Contact’s customer focus is a cornerstone of its success,” said Nye. “The company has successfully integrated the needs of its customers into its business model, and I look forward to lending my experience to Constant Contact’s continued growth and industry leadership.”
Nye holds a Bachelors of Arts degree from Hamilton College and a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School. He is currently a member of the Hamilton College Board of Trustees.
Nye replaces Patrick Gallagher, who resigned his board seat to concentrate on his firm’s venture investments.

 


 

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