Beijing (August 30, 2010) − Wolters Kluwer, a market-leading global information services and publishing company focused on professionals, announced that Nancy McKinstry, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board, has been invited by Mr Liu Binjie, Minister of General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP) to deliver a keynote speech at the 2010 Beijing International Publishing Forum on Sunday, August 29, 2010, in Beijing, China.



The Beijing International Publishing Forum is the most important high-level industry event that provides a valuable opportunity and a platform for Chinese and foreign publishers to have a dialogue and exchange experiences. Held in conjunction with the 2010 Beijing International Book Fair that is taking place from August 29 to September 3, the Forum's theme covered "Global Publishing Cooperation and China's Market Opportunities".



Ms. McKinstry emphasized Wolters Kluwer's commitment to support the growth ambitions in China and deliver world-class information solutions to Chinese professionals it serves, such as lawyers, accountants, and health professionals, especially in the context of the emerging digitization of the information and publishing industry. The company remains committed to the Chinese market in terms of delivering value to customers, employees and investors through continued investments in developing global partnerships in the tax, accounting, legal, and healthcare markets in China.


In addition, Ms. McKinstry also elaborated on the importance of transformation and innovation in the industry, and how partnerships are key for building sustainable businesses related to the challenges professionals face in a rapidly evolving information industry. Wolters Kluwer has served professional customers with high-quality information in English and Mandarin in Greater China for over two decades and has deep expertise in building online and software products. Ms. McKinstry's presentation is available at www.wolterskluwer.com.

Today, Wolters Kluwer officially opened its participation in the Beijing International Book Fair on its stand at 9:00 am local time with the launch of the latest, innovative products from Wolters Kluwer China. Throughout the Fair, Wolters Kluwer will demonstrate the latest productivity solutions, tools, and products for professionals in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, tax, accounting, legal, and regulatory markets worldwide. Leading brands such as Aspen Publishers, CCH, Kluwer Law International , Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and Ovid will be represented and among the Wolters Kluwer attendees are Nancy McKinstry, CEO Wolters Kluwer, Susan Driscoll, President & CEO, Wolters Kluwer Health, Professional & Education, and ShaSha Chang, CEO Wolters Kluwer China, to meet some of the company's most important customers, authors, partners, and distributors in China.