NEW YORK, July 24 /EMWNews/ -- Austin Adams, former CIO for JPMorgan

Chase, spent most of his 35-year career in banking overseeing technology

and operations. In a period of dramatic consolidation, he was involved in

more than 90 mergers and responsible for almost 28,000 employees and a

multi-billion dollar budget.



    On Wednesday 20 August, the man Business 2.0 magazine called "one of

the 16 most influential technology people in the world" will be sharing his

accumulated knowledge with a host of senior financial executives in a

unique, online and interactive interview on MeettheBoss.com, the next

generation business-networking tool dedicated to finance.



    "These are tough times and I cannot think of anybody better to learn

from," says Spencer Green, Chairman of GDS International, the company using

Web 2.0 technologies to revolutionize financial services networking through

MeettheBoss.com.



    "Austin will be talking about the role of IT in challenging times and

sharing his opinions on how the CIO can be a better business partner.

Registered viewers can ask Austin questions directly, about the issues that

are affecting them, and get the answers they need for their business."



    Austin's interview is part of the official launch week for

MeettheBoss.com. Other events include an expert-led discussion group that

will make full use of the communications tools offered by MeettheBoss.com.



    Registered users - including senior execs from AXA, Barclays, Citi,

Goldman Sachs, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase, Visa, and Wachovia - can connect with

each other quickly and securely through video conferencing, IM, e-mail and

SMS.



    On MeettheBoss.com, communications are combined with learning

opportunities. The thought- and business leaders heading these Fortune 500

companies also chair interactive webcast interviews and discussion groups

every week.



    Membership is by invitation only to ensure quality on this safe,

intuitive and unintrusive communications and learning platform. To apply,

visit http://www.meettheboss.com.



    Note to Editors



    MeettheBoss.com is a business-networking tool for financial services

executives around the world. MeettheBoss.com facilitates quick and secure

video conferencing, IM, e-mail and SMS between members.



    Spencer Green, Chairman of GDS International, the company behind

MeettheBoss.com, is available for interview at short notice. Please do not

hesitate to contact me to arrange an interview, or with any other questions

regarding this cutting-edge development.






    Visit http://www.meettheboss.com to find out more.



    To watch a short demo of the site's functionality, visit

    http://www.meettheboss.com/demo.asp



    For further information, please contact:

    Krista O'Brien

    Marketing Manager

    Tel.: +44-117-915-4751

    Mobile: +44-7702-482-918



    Tara Bradeen

    Director

    Mobile: +1-646-234-1439