SIIA recently presented the 2013 Peter E. Jackson Innovation Award to James P. McGinty, Vice Chairman of the Cambridge Information Group. The Peter E. Jackson Innovation Award honors the late Thomson Reuters vice president and chief scientist, and his profound impact on the B2B publishing industry. Dr. Jackson was an active board member of the SIIA Content Division.
Jim McGinty is Vice Chairman of Bethesda, MD-based, Cambridge Information Group (CIG). Jim was named Vice Chairman of CIG in November 2005, after serving as President of CIG since 2000. As Vice Chairman, Jim is responsible for strategic planning input, China market oversight, and mentoring senior executives. Jim’s leadership role at CIG has included participating in the acquisition, integration and general management of RR Bowker, RefWorks, and ProQuest. Prior to CIG, Jim served as President of CSA from 1992 to 2000. During that time, the company experienced a threefold increase in revenue and grew its customer base to over 1,800 institutions worldwide. Prior to joining CSA, Jim spent 20 years with Dun & Bradstreet (D&B).
The Peter E. Jackson Innovation Award was given to McGinty during the SIIA’s annual CODiE Awards dinner, held in conjunction with the Information Industry Summit on January 31. In addition to the award, a donation of $1,000 will be made in McGinty’s name to the Peter Jackson Fund for Keyboard and Guitar at the MacPhail Center for Music in Minneapolis. The Peter Jackson Fund for Keyboard and Guitar recognizes the profound impact of music on Dr. Jackson’s life by providing music lessons for disadvantaged children. The first Peter E. Jackson Award honoree was Brewster Kahle, Director & Co-Founder, Internet Archive.
Kathy Greenler Sexton is Vice President and General Manager of the SIIA Content Division. Contact Kathy at kgsexton@siia.net.