SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 5, 2003
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INFORTE CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-29239 36-3909334
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File No.) Identification No.)
150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3400
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number including area code: (312) 540-0900
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On December 5, 2003, Inforte Corp. ("Inforte") announced the hiring of
new President and Chief Operating Officer, David Sutton, effective on that date.
Phil Bligh, Inforte's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Dave
previously established and led Inforte's Strategy practice from 1999 through
2001 before leaving to take the CEO role at Zyman Marketing Group. Zyman is a
consulting company of similar size to Inforte which experienced rapid and
profitable growth during his tenure. He is co-author of the book Enterprise
Marketing Management: The New Science of Marketing, and brings to Inforte a
great deal of expertise in our core growth markets of strategy, marketing
automation and business intelligence. Dave will be working directly with me to
refine and execute our strategy for growth.
"Inforte's current President and COO, Stephen Mack, is stepping down
after 9 years in the role. This move is in-line with his long-held personal
plans and timed to allow Inforte to seize the opportunity to bring Dave Sutton
into the executive team. It is impossible to overstate Steve's impact on the
company's founding and growth. We thank him for his massive contributions and
look forward to working with him in his continuing capacity on Inforte's Board
of Directors."
Stephen Mack, Inforte's outgoing President and COO stated, "After 9
years it is a difficult decision to leave my full-time position with Inforte.
Having worked with Dave Sutton in the past, and observing his recent
accomplishments, I know that he is the right person to succeed me as President
and COO. His drive, creativity and industry expertise combined with his great
management skills, make him well prepared to lead Inforte during its next phase
of growth. However, I am not leaving Inforte completely. I will continue to be
an active board member, and I will work to help guide Inforte's continued
success over the coming years."
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
INFORTE CORP.
December 5, 2003 By: /s/ Nick Heyes
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Nick Heyes
Chief Financial Officer
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