Wolters Kluwer names Christopher Cartwright as CEO of its Legal, Tax & Business North America cluster

'Chris is an outstanding leader with a strong track record of growing businesses. He brings deep expertise in information technology, general management, acquisition integration and strategic planning to this position' said Nancy McKinstry. 'Chris has played a critical role in Legal, Tax & Business North America's expansion in the marketplace and with his comprehensive understanding of our business and markets, he is well positioned to lead our growing U.S. operations.'

Prior to his appointment as COO of Legal, Tax & Business North America in 2001, Cartwright served as president and CEO of CCH Legal Information Services (CCH LIS), a provider of corporate representation, corporate filing and UCC services. Under his leadership, CCH LIS experienced rapid organic growth, expanded its line of technology-based services and products, completed a series of successful acquisitions and became one of Wolters Kluwer's most profitable companies worldwide. Cartwright joined CCH LIS in 1997 as general manager of CT Corporation, CCH LIS' largest operating unit. At CT Corporation, Cartwright was responsible for a number of the company's core activities, including service operations, business planning, agent services, government relations and legal precedent.