Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> November 2, 2003
ROBERT S. BLOOM serves as a Financial Leader for Acxiom' Corporation. In
this role, he acts as Treasurer and also manages all corporate financial
relations activity, including lead responsibility for investor
relations. Prior to joining Acxiom in 1992, he was employed for six
years with Wilson Sporting Goods Co. as Chief Financial Officer of its
international division. Prior to his employment with Wilson, he worked
for nine years for Arthur Andersen & Co., serving most recently as Audit
Manager. Mr. Bloom is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a degree
in Accounting from the University of Illinois. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief historical sketch of Acxiom and whatyou're doing at the present time?
Mr. Bloom: Acxiom Corporation was founded in 1969. We originally
operated as a service