The McGraw-Hill Companies Appoints Gregory Hamilton President of Aviation Week

NEW YORK, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP) today announced the appointment of Gregory Hamilton as president of Aviation Week, the largest multimedia information and services provider to the global aviation, aerospace and defense industries. Mr. Hamilton, 51, most recently was publisher, Strategic Media, of Aviation Week. He replaces Tom Henricks, who is leaving the Corporation to pursue other opportunities.

"As a proven leader at Aviation Week, Greg brings to his new role strong relationships with customers, deep knowledge of the aerospace and defense industries and excellent operational skills," said Harold McGraw III, chairman, president and chief executive officer of The McGraw-Hill Companies.

"Greg's passion for the industry, his experience in growing new businesses and expanding Aviation Week's reach into our markets and customers, and his success in launching digital products will serve our customers well," said Glenn S. Goldberg, president of McGraw-Hill Information & Media.

Mr. Hamilton has been publisher, Strategic Media at Aviation Week since 2002. In this position, he has led the growth of Aviation Week's global events business, guided the group's expansion across the defense industry, and managed a growing portfolio of events and multimedia products.  

Mr. Hamilton joined The McGraw-Hill Companies in 1982 as a news editor for Fleet Owner magazine. In his 28 years with The McGraw-Hill Companies, he has worked in all facets of information and media, including editorial, sales and new product development. Mr. Hamilton also has extensive international experience and has developed global partnerships and products across Europe and in key emerging markets.  

Mr. Hamilton holds bachelor's degrees in journalism and economics from the University of Missouri.  

About Aviation Week:

Aviation Week, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is the largest multimedia information and services provider to the global aviation, aerospace and defense industries, and includes http://AviationWeek.com, Aviation Week & Space Technology, Defense Technology International, Business & Commercial Aviation, Overhaul & Maintenance, ShowNews, Aviation Daily, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, The Weekly of Business Aviation, World Aerospace Database, Aviation Week Intelligence Network, MRO Links, and MRO Prospector. The group also produces major events around the world.

About The McGraw-Hill Companies:

Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a global information and education company providing knowledge, insights and analysis in the financial, education and business information sectors through leading brands including Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, Platts, and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2009 were $5.95 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.

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