a21
Names Thomas Costanza as Vice President and CFO
Jacksonville,
FL, -- January 9, 2006 -a21, Inc. ("a21") (OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online
digital content marketplace for creative professionals, announced
today the appointment of Thomas Costanza as Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer. He is also Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of
a21's largest operating subsidiary, SuperStock, Inc.
Mr.
Costanza
joins
a21 from Florida-based AMCO Water Metering, a leading global provider of flow
measurement instrumentation and subsidiary of a $1.2 billion global NYSE-traded
corporation, where he served as Chief Financial Officer and interim President,
and arranged for the sale of the company to a private equity group.
“Tom
is a
skilled and experienced executive with an impressive record in achieving key
success and growth accomplishments in dynamic, global, largely public company
settings,” said Albert H. Pleus, a21 Chairman and CEO. “a21 should benefit
greatly from his strategic and financial management ability and in-depth
knowledge of the public markets and SEC compliance as we move forward with
our
growth and profitability objectives.”
Mr.
Costanza has more than 15 years of finance, accounting, and audit experience.
He
began his career with Ernst & Young LLP before serving in various senior
finance roles at primarily public companies including as VP and Corporate
Controller of Lindsay Manufacturing Company, a $200 million NYSE traded company
prior to his CFO (and interim President) role at AMCO. He received a B.S. degree
in accounting from the Florida State University before passing the CPA exam.
About
a21
a21
(www.a21group.com)
is a
leading online digital content marketplace for the professional creative
community. Through SuperStock (www.superstock.com;
www.superstock.co.uk)
and
Ingram Publishing (www.ingrampublishing.com;
www.ingramstock.com),
its
most recent acquisition, a21 delivers high quality images and exceptional
customer service. a21 and its companies provide a whole new level of image
access to photographers, artists, photography agencies and other customers,
offering a valuable and viable choice in the stock image industry.
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Early
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212.732.4300
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The
statements contained in this press release contain certain forward-looking
statements, including statements regarding a21, Inc.’s expectations, intentions,
strategies and beliefs regarding the future. All statements contained herein
are
based upon information available to a21, Inc.’s management as of the date hereof
and actual results may vary based upon future events, both within and without
the control of a21, Inc.’s management.