NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa.—Jobson Medical Information has announced that James Henne, a nearly 16-year veteran of the company, has been named group publisher for the Review Group of publications and services, which includes Review of Optometry, Review of Ophthalmology, Review of Cornea & Contact Lenses, a series of websites and e-newsletters and a robust clinical education and training business for optometrists and ophthalmologists. Henne assumed his new role July 1.

“I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Jim Henne to the role of Group Publisher for the Reviews,” said Marc Ferrara, CEO of JMI’s Information Services Division. “Jim is a consummate professional with 30 years in the publishing and information service field, is a proven leader with excellent organizational and management skills and has been a significant contributor to the Review Group’s success for nearly two decades. Jim will continue the tradition of excellence and industry leadership that has been the hallmark of the Review Group for over a century.”

Before coming to the Review Group, Henne served as publisher/group publisher as well as a member of the Executive Committee at Chilton Publishing Co. and Cahners Publishing Co. Since joining Review in 1999, Jim has been a key member of the sales and business leadership team.

Henne added, “The landscape for vision care professionals has transformed significantly and I look forward to working with all the members of our Review Group, including our account management, support staff and our unparalleled editorial team, to enable our readers as well as our clients to best serve patients’ needs.”

“The Review Group is in a set of very strong and capable hands under Jim’s stewardship, and I will continue to work closely with him and the rest of the Review team in the future,” said Ferrara. ■