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CAREY INTERNATIONAL INC. SELECTS GARY KESSLER AS CEO AND PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 25, 2007:
Gary L. Kessler has been selected as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Carey International, Inc. In January, the Carey International, Inc. Board of Directors named Kessler President and Chief Operating Officer.
"We conducted an exhaustive search to locate the absolute best person we could find to retain Carey's leadership in the chauffeured services industry, and it is no surprise to us that Gary fits that description in every way," said Robert J. Tarr, Chairman of the Board. "Gary's track record of success is well documented, and we are confident that he is the right choice to lead a very talented Carey organization forward."
Kessler said, "It is an honor to be selected as Chief Executive Officer. Carey has provided me with an outstanding opportunity to lead the largest chauffeured services brand in the world, one that is a true innovator and has continued to set the highest standards for our industry. I am pleased to accept this position and commit my full attention and resources to making Carey the best it can be."
"Gary is committed to developing Carey into a true global franchise system that will be the top of class for the travel industry and will rival systems found in any luxury category," said Tarr.
"Throughout his career with Carey, Gary has contributed significantly to Carey's success. Under his guidance and direction, Carey's Meetings & Events division has grown tremendously and is unrivaled in the industry in its breadth of experience and commitment to quality success. Gary conceived and established Carey's state-of-the-art Worldwide Reservations Center in Frederick, Maryland, providing unparalleled customer contact and support. Gary's contributions continue today with strong collaborative leadership of a management team and staff of professionals second to none who continue Carey's reputation of excellence and impeccable reliability. We are confident that under Gary's capable leadership Carey will continue to grow and retain its leadership position in our industry."
Kessler joined Carey in 1999 and served the company as Executive Vice President, Operations and General Counsel prior to his appointment as President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Kessler holds an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law. Mr. Kessler is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Hampden-Sydney College.
About Carey International
Carey International is the world's premier provider of limousine services and luxury ground transportation with locations in over 550 cities and 65 countries. Since 1921, the Carey brand has represented uncompromising reliability and impeccable professionalism, safety, security and quality. Carey provides a full range of chauffeured services, including luxury airport limousine services as well as transportation for road shows, special events, and tours. Certified professional chauffeurs, a state-of-the-art fleet of luxury vehicles and an industry-leading quality assurance program, set the standard for luxury limousine and executive car services. Carey also has the only Meeting and Events division in the chauffeured transportation industry, providing end-to-end event transportation and meeting management services including planning, logistics, on-site coordination and centralized billing. For more information, please visit www.carey.com.
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