Advanced Health Media Announces New CEO

NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J., July 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Health Media (AHM), the leading supplier of speaker program and commercial compliance management solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, has named James Burgess as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.  He assumes responsibility from Jeff Brady who has served as AHM's Chief Executive Officer since March 2010 after serving as its President for 9 years. James brings over 25 years of experience in the Information Technology & Services industry.

"James will be focused on continuing to provide best in class service to our customers and creating innovative solutions to serve them further.  His service and technology background are an excellent fit for AHM's technology based service offerings," stated Kevin McMurtry, AHM Founder and Chairman. "I look forward to working with James as he builds and executes the AHM vision for continued growth."

Most recently, James was President and CEO of Healthland, a leading developer of hospital management software specializing in financial and clinical applications for rural and critical access hospital networks. James has also served as President and CEO of Mediware Information Systems Inc. from 2005 to 2007 and before that General Manager of the Health Information Systems division of 3M.  Prior to 3M James held various management and executive positions at IBM Corporation.  

"James brings substantial healthcare, technology and business experience to AHM," said Peter Manos, Managing Partner at Arlington Capital Partners.  "His experience and expertise will provide the right leadership while AHM pursues an aggressive growth strategy."

James comments, "I am excited to join AHM, a leader in this market with a great reputation, a world class customer base, a passionate group of employees and a bright future. I plan to build on AHM's legacy and lead the business to the next level of success."

About AHM

Advanced Health Media, located in New Providence, NJ is a Microsoft Certified Partner company that supplies a combination of custom technology and management services to provide the only comprehensive solution for program management and compliance administration specifically designed for the highly regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. For more information, please visit the Web site at www.ahmdirect.com.    

SOURCE Advanced Health Media