By Greg Hazley
Willl Whitehorn, non-executive chairman of Next Fifteen Communications Group, the holding company for firms like Text 100 and Bite Communications, is stepping down from that post after seven years.
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The company said he will stay on until a “suitable replacement” has been found, likely by May.
Whitehorn is the former group PR manager for Virgin Group who ascended to become president of Virgin Galactic, guiding the civilian space flight unit through its design and investment phase. VG said earlier this month that Whitehorn is retiring from the helm to “pursue other business interests” as the company is now testing flights in New Mexico.
Tim Dyson, CEO of Next Fifteen, noted the company completed six acquisitions and saw revenue more than double during Whitehorn’s term as chair.
Dyson added that the company has seen a “strong performance” from its U.S. technology and consumer PR business and expects good organic growth and improved profitability as it posts six-month results through Jan. 31, 2011.
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