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MORRISTOWN, N.J. AND HOLLYWOOD, C.A.—Apr 6, 2005
AccessIT Appoints David Gajda as Senior Vice President, International
- Jim Miller Named to President and Chief Operating Officer of Hollywood Software Subsidiary -
In a move underscoring
its ongoing expansion efforts, Access Integrated Technologies, Inc. ("AccessIT")
(AMEX: AIX) today announced the appointment of David Gajda to the newly created
post of Senior Vice President - International, and named Jim Miller President
and Chief Operating Officer of Hollywood Software, the position vacated by Mr.
Gajda.
Hollywood Software, a subsidiary of AccessIT, is the leading developer of
proprietary transactional software for movie distributors and exhibitors in
North America. Its Theatrical Distribution System (TDS™) software manages all
key operational and financial elements of film distribution for domestic
distributors, including four major Hollywood studios. The company's newest
product, TDS International, is designed to support global movie releases with a
unique application design incorporating worldwide functionality within a
singular codebase. In addition to eliminating the high costs of maintaining
multiple territory-specific programs, the system seamlessly integrates with
AccessIT's digital content delivery services provided through AccessIT's Access
Digital Media subsidiary.
David Gajda, co-founder of Hollywood Software, played a key role in establishing
the firm as the leading provider of distribution software and services to
Hollywood and Independent film studios. Prior to co-founding Hollywood Software,
Mr. Gajda owned and managed the strategic consulting company, DWG International
Inc., which helped entertainment companies develop their three- to five-year
strategic systems plans. In his new role, he will be responsible for all of
AccessIT's international digital media and delivery business development
activities; focused on the UK, continental Europe and the Asia/Pacific region.
Jim Miller, the newly appointed president and chief operating officer of
Hollywood Software, has previously served as the chief financial officer of
Hollywood Software since 2000. Prior to that, he was Vice President and
Corporate Controller at Viacom's publicly held Spelling Entertainment Group,
where he was responsible for Financial Planning, Accounting, Public Reporting,
MIS and Business Operations for the many entertainment businesses in their
portfolio. Prior to Spelling, Jim was interim CFO at Silver King Broadcasting
unit following its acquisition of Savoy Pictures, where he was also the Vice
President and Corporate Controller for 3 years. Savoy Pictures was a publicly
traded start-up film and television production and distribution company with
interests in broadcasting. Jim is a Certified Public Accountant who began his
career in the entertainment practice of KPMG Peat Marwick after which he spent 5
years in Finance and Planning at The Walt Disney Studios.
Robert Jackovich, co-founder of Hollywood Software will remain the company's
Chief Technology Officer in charge of new product development and maintenance of
existing products.
Commenting on these appointments, Bud Mayo, chief executive officer of AccessIT,
said, "With the release of Hollywood Software's TDS International, AccessIT has
taken a major step towards simplifying and unifying the distribution of film
product on a global scale. With David and Jim, we have two highly experienced
industry executives, who will play a major role in reinforcing and expanding
AccessIT's global standing as a leading provider of software technology to the
entertainment business."
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