D&B Names Robert Carrigan President, CEO - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - D&B (DNB) has appointed Robert Carrigan as its President, CEO and Director of D&B, effective October 7, 2013. The company's current Chairman and CEO, Sara Mathew, who had announced earlier her intent to retire, would resign from the board and her executive roles the same day, and would continue with the company to facilitate a smooth leadership transition through the year-end.

Recently, Carrigan served as CEO of IDG Communications, Inc., where he led the company's media operations, including online, print and events in 90 countries.

"After a thorough and deliberate selection process, the Board of Directors is delighted that Bob will lead D&B," said Christopher Coughlin, the Company's current Lead Director, who will serve as D&B's non-executive Chairman of the Board effective October 7, 2013.