Acxiom Names Former Microsoft Executive Scott Howe as New CEO and President

Acxiom® Corporation ACXM today announced that its Board of Directors has named marketing and advertising veteran Scott E. Howe as the company's chief executive officer and president. Howe, 43, is a former corporate vice president of Microsoft Advertising Business Groups. In this role, he managed a multi-billion dollar business encompassing all emerging businesses related to online advertising, including search, display, ad networks, in-game, mobile, digital cable and a variety of enterprise software applications. Prior to Microsoft, he served in multiple executive positions within interactive company aQuantive, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2007. Michael J. Durham, Acxiom's non-executive chairman, said the Board unanimously selected Howe because of his experience in blue-chip professional services and global online advertising, as well as his proven track record in profit growth, client service and corporate leadership. “Scott has repeatedly demonstrated a creative and innovative capacity for the development, launch and delivery of new products and services, creating significant business results,” Durham said. “He has extensive digital marketing and technology experience, and is a passionate executive with infectious energy and leadership abilities. Scott is a valuable addition to Acxiom with a vision for success for the company, its clients and associates.”