International Data Group founder and Chairman Patrick J. McGovern died March 19 at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, Calif., it was announced by the company. McGovern had a career dedicated to information technology, and over the span of 50 years, he oversaw IDG's launch of more than 300 magazines and newspapers and the expansion of IDG's network to include more than 460 websites, 200 mobile apps and 700 events worldwide, it was reported by CIO. He launched the company's flagship publication, Computerworld, in 1972. "IDG has lost a true visionary, and the IT community has lost one of its most exceptional citizens," said newly elected IDG board chairman Walter Boyd. "He created a unique workplace where we have the outstanding leadership team in place to ensure that the company he created will continue to grow and prosper." (This editor had the very great pleasure of working with Mr. McGovern for seven years at Computerworld)
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