COLUMBUS, Ohio (Feb. 2, 2011) — Signature Worldwide, a leading provider of training and business solutions, has promoted Jeff Scholes to senior vice president of corporate development.

In his new role, Scholes will be responsible for developing and implementing key tactics that align with Signature’s strategic vision; building industry knowledge and partnerships with the company’s primary and target markets; and identifying potential growth opportunities.
 
Scholes, who has worked for Signature Worldwide for more than eight years, will also continue to serve as chief financial officer for the company.

“During his tenure at Signature Worldwide, Jeff has proven to be much more than a CFO,” said Steve Wolever, president and chief executive officer, Signature Worldwide. “Jeff has played a key role with customers and programs, and has positively impacted every single department at Signature. In his new position, his proven expertise and leadership will only contribute to our company’s success.”
 
Before joining Signature in 2002, Scholes served as the CFO for a pharmaceutical services company, controller for a network solutions provider, and auditor for one of the Big Four accounting firms. He received honorable mention in the Columbus Business First CFO of the Year award in 2009.  Scholes is a Certified Public Accountant and member of the Ohio Society of CPAs.

For more information, go to www.signatureworldwide.com or call (800) 398-0518.

About Signature
Signature Worldwide is the leading provider of training and business solutions to service-based organizations, creating tailored employee training and marketing programs that directly impact the bottom line. Established in 1986 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Signature Worldwide operates throughout North America and has licensees in four other continents; Africa, Asia, Europe and South America. For more information, find Signature Worldwide on Facebook or visit www.signatureworldwide.com.