Organic Announces Layoffs

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NEW YORK–Organic, the San Francisco-based Internet professional services firm, announced late Wednesday that it would lay off 270 employees, roughly 25 percent of its total workforce. Additionally, co-founder and chairman Jonathan Nelson will step down from his duties as CEO.

Mark Kingdon has been named CEO of the company, effective Jan. 15. Kingdon, who formerly

held positions at PriceWaterhouse Coopers and Idealab, will oversee day-to-day operations, while Nelson will continue to be involved in long-term strategy.

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