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From: papa@pollux.usc.edu (Marco Papa)
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Subject: Re: Max Toy
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Date: 28 Apr 89 19:12:36 GMT
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The following press release was issued 4/24/89 by Commodore Imternational
Limited:

** Commodore Names Copperman as President of US Operations **

West Chester, PA, Monday April 24, 1989 -- Commodore International Limited
(NYSE:CBU) today announced it has named Harold D. Copperman as President
and Chief Operating Officer of Commodore's US Operations, Commodore 
Business Machines, Inc.  He replaces Max Toy, who resigned to pursue
other interests.

Mr. Copperman, 42, was formerly Vice President and General Manager, Eastern
Operations, Apple Computer, Inc. His responsibilities included overseeing
sales, marketing, support, and distribution for Apple's Eastern region.
He also managed Apple's Federal Systems Group. Prior to that, Mr. Copperman
served with International Business Machines for twenty years, most recently
as National Director of Marketing for IBM's Academic Information Systems 
Business Unit.

Irving Gould, Chairman, Commodore International Limited, said, "Our 
overseas operations have experienced strong growth in sales and profitability,
and the hiring of an individual with Harry Copperman 's experience and
track record is a key element in our plan for building a strong US operation."

Mr. Copperman said he "plans to take advantage of Commodore's broad range of
products to further penetrate the education market and to expand our use of
value-added resellers.  We will also continue to build and enhance our dealer 
distribution network." These activities, he said, are in line with Commodore's
continuing US and worldwide strategy of increasing its presence in business,
government and education while mantaining and expanding its traditional 
strength in the consumer sector."

Mr. Copperman began his career with IBM in 1967 as a System Engineeer. During
the 1970-1982 period, he worked for IBM's Data Processing Division and held
a variety of sales, marketing and management positions. In 1983, he joined
IBM's National Marketing Division, where he was named Director of Marketing
and then Regional Manager.  In 1986, he assumed national responsibility for
IBM's sales and marketing in higher education.  He joined Apple Computer in
September 1987 in his most recent position. A Graduate of Rutgers University,
Mr. Copperman hold a BS in mechanical Engineering.

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I had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Copperman when he was with IBM
ACIS and as such was overseeing the USC Advanced Computing Support Center.
He is known for being a very "tough" guy.

Wall Street seemed to take the change pretty well. Yesterday Commodore's
stock was trading at $19 3/8, almost the highest it has been in the
recent months.

-- Marco papa 'Doc'
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