The HealthCentral Network Names Jeremy Shane President and Chief Operati...( ARLINGTON Va. Oct. 27 -- The Hea...),Health

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (http://www.HealthCentral.com) announced today that Jeremy Shane, former vice president of business development for HealthCentral, has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of the company.

With a proven track record of growing young businesses, Shane will oversee day-to-day operations at HealthCentral. He will be responsible for audience growth, user engagement, and revenue, and will report to CEO Christopher M. Schroeder. He has been with the company since January 2006.

"I've known and worked with Jeremy for nearly two decades, and his combination of strategic, analytic and operating savvy, combined with a proven track record growing companies even in challenging business environments, will ensure HealthCentral continues its significant trajectory," Schroeder said. "Shane understands the online health space and how it has evolved to meet specific condition needs of users and marketers. He knows how to grow relationships with partners and customers, and how to deliver products that people facing major health situations and everyday wellness issues need."

Schroeder will run the overall company and focus on strategic partnerships and HealthCentral's aggressive acquisition strategy. "We have made several strategic additions this year, capitalizing on the significant investment made by IAC/InterActiveCorp (Nasdaq: IACI) and our existing investors in early 2008," Schroeder said. This summer, the company acquired TheBody.com, the #1 online resource for HIV/AIDS information, and MedTrackAlert, a provider of targeted health information. "At a time when cash is king, we are look
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