WOW!!!! Blackwell has just appointed Andrew Hutchings Blackwell Group Chief Executive Officer! In his new role Andrew will have full responsibility for both Blackwell Book Services and Blackwell UK Ltd. Andrew takes up his new role with immediate effect and the BUK Board now report directly to him. Andrew joined Blackwell's Oxford office in 1987. He led both the Information Technology and Marketing departments in Oxford while also completing the Blackwell's Management Training program. After a three year assignment in Blackwell USA Oregon offices leading the integration of the global businesses, Andrew took on global responsibility for the Acquisitions and Distribution functions. Andrew took on the role of BBS UK Managing Director in March 2005 and led the recovery in performance within that business unit. Andrew was appointed Blackwell Book Services CEO in March 2007. During Andrew’s time, Blackwell have acquired Everett’s Library Services and more recently Houtschild Library Booksellers in The Hague.