Morgan Howard Completes Search For Earthlink

Atlanta, August 14, 2006…..Deborah Sawyer, a partner with the executive search firm Morgan Howard Worldwide, has placed Dianne Lanier as Director, Marketing Research for EarthLink, Inc. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, EarthLink is the number-one rated Internet service provider, as well as the largest independent ISP. Formed by the merger of EarthLink, Inc. and MindSpring Enterprises in 2000, the company now employs approximately 1,700 people, and its market capitalization is approximately $1.1B. In 2005, EarthLink earned a net income of $143M on $1.3B in revenues.

The successful candidate brings to this role extensive experience in online, syndicated and secondary research, having directed over 1,000 marketing research projects, authored over 20 strategic business plans, and established marketing research departments for multiple international organizations. Prior to joining EarthLink, Ms. Lanier worked in the marketing research departments for WebMD and BellSouth. 

Morgan Howard is a leading globally-oriented consultancy that provides human capital advice on the most senior, sensitive and confidential client matters where true insight is highly valued. Clients are served worldwide by partners who are experienced and culturally sensitive, whether the client’s requirements are in the Americas, Asia Pacific or in Europe.