Technology >> CEO Interviews >> December 17, 2001
CHARLES L. BOYLE, III, is President and Chief Executive Officer of
Prophet 21, Inc. He oversees all corporate planning and strategic
direction to ensure continued value for Prophet 21's employees,
customers, and shareholders. Under his stewardship, Prophet 21 has
become a leading provider of industry-focused technology solutions to
the distribution industry, growing to more than 300 employees and 2,000
customers who value the company's goal of enabling them to increase
sales and improve customer service while reducing operating costs. Mr.
Boyle's views on management and the future of the distribution industry
are considered essential for executives of distribution-centric
organizations to develop successful long-term business plans. Before his
appointment as President and CEO, Mr. Boyle made significant
contributions to the company by holding various senior management
positions, including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer,
and Executive Vice President. A 1999 finalist for CEO of the Year from
the Eastern Technology Council, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree
in Business Administration and Accounting from Shippensburg University. Profile
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Mr. Boyle: Prophet 21 is a company that has been in existence for more
than 34 years, founded in 1967. We serve the
