CHICAGO - Leo Burnett today announced that Nicola Novellone, 44, current Managing Director and New Business Director of Leo Burnett Milan, will become the Chairman and CEO of Central and Eastern Europe, effective immediately. Novellone will be based in Warsaw and will become a member of the agency's Global Leadership Council.

LONDON - The AV Global Alliance provides video conferencing and audio visual services to multinational companies. Five new companies have joined the Alliance, extending its reach around the globe to 130 cities in 26 countries.

PARIS - Electronics giant implements Campaign Commander(TM) to drive European email marketing Sony has extended its contract with Emailvision and has announced that it will utilize Emailvision's Campaign Commander (TM) software across its European electronics division, which covers 35 countries and 5 product divisions.

JOHANNESBURG - Hennie Van Wyk, the former owner and operator of the majority of the assets of Rockwell Diamonds Inc. ("Rockwell", TSX: RDI, JSE: RDI, OTCBB: RDIAF), and a holder of approximately 4.3% of Rockwell, today commented on Pala Investments Holdings' proposed slate of directors for Rockwell.

LONDON - ThirdForce, the UK's leading e-learning provider, now acts as the preferred supplier of U-skills to one of the most respected care home companies in the UK, Barchester Healthcare. ThirdForce will support the 15,000 strong workforce with Skills for Life e-learning to enhance Barchester's quality provision of care and customer service.