As managing editor, Im glad to say that Howards values and goals are precisely those of Nancy: to support the quality standards of our editorial and design teams; to set ambitious targets for circulation and audience development; to ensure that advertisers are served with thoughtful attention to their needs; and to push us to deliver the most valuable information and best experience for our readers.

Howard became president of our company almost two years ago. He guided the successful launch last year of Lube Report Asia, our newest audited publication. And he conceived and executed our dynamic new website, www.LubesnGreases.com. Before joining LNG Publishing, he spent seven years as chief operating officer of the largest partisan polling organization in the United States.

There will be plenty of opportunity to get to know Howard. He and I will be sharing this space, alternating between an Editors Letter and Publishers Letter. And you can always reach him at HBriskin@LubesnGreases.com.

Both of us also will be in London this month to attend the ICIS World Base Oils & Lubricants Conference. We look forward to meeting many of our readers there, and hearing your ideas and feedback on this magazine and our other publications.