STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- ICON International, a specialty finance company engaged in corporate barter, appointed Edward McCarrick, former President and Worldwide Publisher of Time Group, to Executive Vice President of Account Management and Media Partnerships. The move signifies ICON's commitment to maintaining the highest level of client service in the barter industry.

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"I am thrilled, that after a 20 year relationship; Ed has agreed to join our management team. As we grow, we continually adapt the business to stay ahead of the market. An industry leader like Ed will help provide vision and strategic direction as we navigate through an increasingly volatile time," comments John Kramer, President of ICON International.

McCarrick is a 35-year veteran of the Time Inc. group. Prior to serving as President and Worldwide Publisher he held several publisher and management positions within Time Inc.

He resides with his family in New Canaan, CT, dedicating his time as a board member of Concern Worldwide, First Tee of Connecticut, and formerly served on the board of the New Canaan YMCA.

About ICON International

ICON International is a specialized finance company engaged in corporate barter to help companies restore value to underperforming assets and fund corporate expenses.

ICON is a subsidiary of Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC), a strategic holding company that manages a portfolio of global market leaders. Omnicom's companies operate in the disciplines of advertising, marketing services, specialty communications, interactive/digital media and media buying services.

For more information, please call (203) 328-2300, email info@icon-intl.com or visit www.icon-intl.com.

SOURCE ICON International