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February 16, 2006
ACD Systems Announces Resignation of the Vice President, Sales and Business Development
VICTORIA, British Columbia – Feb. 16, 2006 – ACD Systems International Inc. (TSX: ASA), makers of ACDSee™ photo management software and Canvas™ technical illustration software, today announced the resignation of Mr. Nasir Sheikh as vice president of sales and business development. Mr. Sheikh joined ACD Systems as a consultant in February 2005 and in October that year was appointed to vice president, sales and business development.
"I believe that ACD Systems is positioned for success with the recent releases of ACDSee 8 Photo Manager and ACDSee Pro Photo Manager, along with the company’s progress towards the launch of online digital photography services,” said Mr. Sheikh. “However, the time is right for me to pursue other career objectives, and I wish ACD Systems all the best in the future.”
“Nasir has contributed to our current level of success and achievement, and on behalf of the company, I wish him every success with his future plans,” said Doug Vandekerkhove, chairman, chief executive officer and president of ACD Systems.
About ACD Systems
Headquartered in British Columbia since 1993, ACD Systems International Inc. (TSX: ASA) is one of the world's leading developers and marketers of digital imaging software, including the renowned ACDSee image management tool and Canvas, an advanced cross-platform technical illustration and graphics program. ACD has delivered value to a global marketplace through Internet distribution and through partnerships with manufacturers and developers. ACD has millions of consumer and business users and over 33,000 corporate customers including many Fortune 500 companies. For further details, please visit us at our corporate web site: http://www.acdcorporate.com/.
ACD, ACD Systems and ACDSee are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACD Systems Ltd. in Canada, the United States, or certain other jurisdictions. Trademarks of ACD Systems Ltd. are used under license by ACD Systems of America, Inc. Canvas is a trademark or registered trademark of ACD Systems of America, Inc. in Canada, the United States, or certain other jurisdictions. Trademarks of ACD Systems of America, Inc. are used under license by ACD Systems Ltd.
Other trademarks, product names, company names, brands and service names mentioned herein are property of their respective owners.
| Doug Vandekerkhove Corporate Affairs ACD Systems International Inc. TEL: (250) 544-6700 ir@acdsystems.com | Brian Harris Director of Marketing ACD Systems International Inc. TEL: (250) 544-6700 pr@acdsystems.com |
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