Wolters Kluwer Appoints Robert Becker as President and CEO Wolters Kluwer Health; and Stacey Caywood as President and CEO Wolters Kluwer Law & Business (U.S.).

(From Hugin)

Amsterdam (October 31, 2008) - Wolters Kluwer, a market leading global information services and publishing company focused on professionals, today announced the appointment of Robert Becker to the position of President and CEO Wolters Kluwer Health effective November 1, 2008. Mr. Becker is currently CEO of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. Stacey Caywood will be appointed President and CEO of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business (U.S.).

Mr. Becker (U.S.,1954) has extensive experience in the information industry and a track record of successful performance at Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, a unit of the Tax, Accounting & Legal division.

According to Nancy McKinstry, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of Wolters Kluwer, "Bob brings strong leadership skills and a track record of successful execution to this new role. Bob joined the company in 2003, and under his leadership the Law & Business unit has transformed from a traditional publisher to a world-class content and …