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Jaynie Studenmund Takes
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Dating Magazine - February 1, 2006) Jaynie
M. Studenmund began her
duties as
president
and chief executive officer of eHarmony.com today, replacing
co-founder Greg
Forgatch,
who
left to pursue other interests.
Studenmund has been
on the board at eHarmony.com since August 2005 and has
a 25 year history of executive
operating and marketing experience, including her
former position as chief operating officer for Overture
Services
Inc., one of the first pay-for-performance search
venues, now part of Yahoo!. Studenmund was COO of Overture
for three years, contributing to the company's large
growth in revenue from $100 million to $1.2 billion
as well as growth in international markets.
"We're proud to announce the appointment of Jaynie
M. Studenmund as the company's new chief executive
officer," said Dr. Neil Clark Warren, chairman
and co-founder of eHarmony.com. "Jaynie is an experienced,
talented and visionary leader. Her proven record of
success and passion for the Internet makes her the
ideal person to lead eHarmony.com to new levels of success
in the years ahead."
Prior to joining eHarmony.com, Studenmund was a board
member for Countrywide Bank, aQuantive Inc., Western
Asset, and Forest Lawn and also served as president
and COO of PayMyBills.com, the largest bill management
service on the Internet
"eHarmony.com is
a gem of a company that, inspired by the extraordinary
vision of Neil Warren, has grown
to hold an important place in the hearts of millions
of people," said Studenmund. "I feel honored
to succeed Greg Forgatch who, with Dr. Warren, built eHarmony.com from
the ground up and transformed it into a thriving and
profitable business. I am excited about
helping expand eHarmony's leadership
position in this emerging product category and fully
realizing the limitless
growth opportunities that lie before us."
Related Links:
» Bio of Jaynie Studenmund
» History of eHarmony
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