Single Touch Systems, Inc., a Jersey City-based mobile media solutions provider, announced Wednesday that it has named Jerry Hug its interim chief executive officer.

Hug, the company’s executive vice president of corporate development, replaces James Orsini, who is resigning effective Sept. 19 to pursue other opportunities, Single Touch said in a news release.

"Having recently completed a successful acquisition and achieved revenue diversification, Single Touch is in the midst of a significant transition as we prepare for the next phase of growth," Betsy Bernard, lead director of the Board of Directors, said in the release. "James has been instrumental in helping to execute this transformation, and we thank him for his contribution to the company. We are confident Jerry will continue the operational momentum we have been building and look forward to working with him."

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