ASSET INTERNATIONAL ADDS EXPERIENCED MEDIA INDUSTRY
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER TO MANAGEMENT TEAM

Jane Aboyoun brings successful track record as Global IT executive to expanding B2B financial media property

April 14, 2009 - STAMFORD, CT - Today Asset International announced the appointment of Jane L. Aboyoun to the newly created position of Senior Vice President/Chief Technology Officer, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Jim Casella. 

In this role, Ms. Aboyoun will design and build the technology infrastructure to support the digital products that serve both the company and the customer base of Asset International brands PLANSPONSOR, PLANADVISER, Global Custodian and ai5000.

“As we continue to focus on our mission of expanding our global presence, embracing new digital products and distribution channels and introducing existing and new customers to our industry-leading content, the role of Chief Technology Officer becomes more critical to the success of our business,” said Casella. “Jane’s track record and experience make her an ideal addition to our management team and greatly enhances our confidence in our ability to execute our aggressive market strategy.”

Ms. Aboyoun brings proven technology leadership to the company, having supported foremost digital media and online brands for organizations such as Bertelsmann Media, Reed Elsevier PLC, and Monster.com.  A graduate of Syracuse University’s L.C. Smith College of Engineering, Ms. Aboyoun also earned a Masters of Business Administration in International Business from The University of Connecticut.

“The Asset International brands represent the most trusted information in the financial B2B media world.  Our content is not only valuable but critical to our readers in this challenging economic climate,” said Aboyoun.  “I am thrilled to be instrumental to the growth of Asset International, inspiring our team to sustain AI's unique commitment to delivering vital content in innovative ways.”

About Asset International
Asset International is a privately-held publisher and information provider to global pension funds, asset managers, financial advisers, banking service providers, and other financial institutions in the private and public sector.  Asset International produces and distributes print and digital publications, conferences, research and data resources via its industry-leading brands PLANSPONSOR, PLANADVISOR, Global Custodian and ai5000. The company was acquired in January 2009 by Austin Ventures and has offices in Stamford, CT, New York and London.

About Austin Ventures
Austin Ventures has worked with talented entrepreneurs and executives to build valuable companies for nearly 25 years. With $3.9 billion under management, AV is the most active venture capital and growth equity firm in Texas and one of the most established in the nation. With a focus on business services, information services, integrated media, computer and communications hardware, and enterprise software, AV invests at all stages of company development, from $100,000 "planned experiments" in early stage ideas to $100+ million investments in expansion rounds, minority recapitalizations, and buyouts of middle-market growth companies. Visit www.austinventures.com for more information.

PLANSPONSOR, PLANADVISER, GLOBAL CUSTODIAN AND ai5000 ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF ASSET INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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