AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, May 11, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Wolters Kluwer, a leading multinational publisher and information services company, announced today that Caroline L. Wouters has been appointed as Vice President, Corporate Communications as per May 10, 2004. Caroline Wouters succeeds Peter Elbers, who joined Wolters Kluwer in 2003. Mr. Elbers has decided to pursue his career interests elsewhere.In her role as Vice President, Corporate Communications, Caroline Wouters (Dutch, 44) will be responsible for Corporate Communications. Ms. Wouters is located at Wolters Kluwer's Corporate Office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Her responsibilities will include the positioning of Wolters Kluwer and its corporate strategy, media relations, corporate branding, internal communications and corporate events. Ms. Wouters will report directly to the Chairman of the Executive Board, Nancy McKinstry.
Caroline Wouters has been engaged with Wolters Kluwer since 1988 in several roles, among them Manager, Internal Communications, and most recently as Manager, External Communications. Ms. Wouters will remain spokesperson for Wolters Kluwer.
You can reach Caroline Wouters at: Corporate Communications Tel: +31 20 60 70 459 Fax:+31 20 60 70 490 press@wolterskluwer.com
About Wolters Kluwer
Wolters Kluwer (Euronext Amsterdam: WKL) is a leading multinational publisher and information services company. The Company's core markets are in the health, tax, accounting, corporate, financial services, legal and regulatory, and education sectors. Wolters Kluwer has annual revenues (2003) of EUR 3.4 billion, employs approximately 19,500 people worldwide, and maintains operations across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific. Wolters Kluwer is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Its depositary receipts are quoted on the Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices.