Card Briefs: Ex-MasterCard Exec To Lead Software Firm

Russell E. Hogg, a former MasterCard International president, has been elected chairman of the board of Micrografx Inc., a leader in the graphics software business.

Mr. Hogg s experience in technology and multinational marketing-he also was a senior international executive at American Express Co.-was attractive to Micrografx, said Bob Miller, a board member and chairman of its search committee.

Mr. Hogg was responsible for significant growth of (MasterCard) when technology was a key component, Mr. Miller said. His experience and (Micrografx president) Doug Richard s vision are a perfect combination.

Since his 10-year MasterCard tenure ended in 1989, Mr. Hogg has served as a consultant to the Blue Cross/Blue Shield board and to a National Academy of Sciences subcommittee evaluating Internal Revenue Service modernization.

At Micrografx he replaced Joe Kupke, who had been interim chairman since December.

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