LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1, 2000 (PRIMEZONE) -- Return Assured Incorporated (Nasdaq:RTRN), developers of the world's first proprietary B2B and B2C "Return Seal of Approval," today announced the appointment of Matthew Sebal as Chairman of the Board, as well as president of the company.
Mr. Sebal replaces J A Carter as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Carter has stepped aside in order to pursue other opportunities. The Board of Directors thanks Mr. Carter, who was instrumental in founding the company and helping bring it to where it is today.
About Return Assured
Strategically partnering with Lloyd's of London (www.lloyds.com) and IBM (www.ibm.com), Return Assured Incorporated has developed a proprietary B2C and B2B value-added "Web-Seal of Approval" for the electronic retail community that vets retailers with high standards and then indemnifies the consumer with a "no-hassle" guarantee in support of that particular Web retailer's return and customer service policy. For more information on Return Assured Incorporated and its exclusive Web Seal of Approval, please visit the company's Web site at www.returnassured.com.
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