Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> October 15, 2001
CHARLES L. BOYLE III is President and Chief Executive Officer of Prophet
21, Inc. As President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Boyle guides
Prophet 21, overseeing all corporate planning and strategic direction to
ensure continued value for Prophet 21's employees, customers, and
shareholders. Under his stewardship, Prophet 21 has become a leading
provider of industry-focused technology solutions to the distribution
industry, growing to more than 300 employees and 2,000 customers who
value the company's goal of enabling them to increase sales and improve
customer service while reducing operating costs. Mr. Boyle's views on
management and the future of the distribution industry are considered
essential for executives of distribution-centric organizations to
develop successful long-term business plans. Before his appointment as
President and CEO, Mr. Boyle made significant contributions to the
company by holding various senior management positions, including Chief
Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Vice
President. A 1999 finalist for CEO of the Year from the Eastern
Technology Council, Mr. Boyle earned his Bachelor of Science degree in
Business Administration and Accounting from Shippensburg University. Profile
Mr. Boyle: Prophet 21 develops enterprise software solutions, including
an Internet trading network, and offers supporting
