HighWire Press has announced that Stanford is renewing its commitment to HighWire's success through a significant investment over two years. HighWire will focus on driving innovation and further increasing operational efficiency. Working closely with HighWire's leadership team, Michael A. Keller, University Librarian and Founder/Publisher of HighWire, has realigned the organisation's management structure and appointed Tom Rump as Managing Director.
In his new position, Rump will be expected to strengthen HighWire's management processes and further develop its strategic plans. His most recent post was as General Manager of Wolters Kluwer company CT Summation Solutions, which provides software and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions supporting enterprise content management, e-Discovery and litigation for Law Firms, Corporations and Government.
HighWire has also announced that Mark Calomeni has joined HighWire as Director of Engineering. Calomeni has a rich background in software engineering and R&D management, with experience ranging from large companies (Hewlett-Packard) to small. His most recent position was as Senior Vice President, Systems Engineering at nexTier Networks, Inc.
John Sack will continue as HighWire's Founding Director. He will focus on market assessment, client relations, technology innovation, and the kind of thought leadership and industry-forward thinking that has defined HighWire's mission since 1995.
Through the investment from Stanford University Libraries and leadership of Tom Rump, HighWire Press will accelerate its current platform and product development programmes to speed the pace of innovation in key areas, as well as continue to build operational efficiencies.
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