• by Joe Mandese  @mp_joemandese, February 18, 2011

Ousted Time Inc. President Jack Griffin just released a statement claiming that the characterization that his performance and his management style were reasons for his dismissal is not true, and that Time Warner management actually "documented" acclaim for his management of the publishing division.

Griffin did not give his own reasons for his ouster, but stated:

"I was recruited and hired by Time Warner to lead the business transformation of Time Inc., based on my clear record of success and results in the industry. This continued at Time Inc., with the consistent and documented acclaim of Time Warner's senior management. Every action I took over the past six months was made with that ultimate goal in mind. My exit was clearly not about management style or results. I leave behind a first rate team and wish them all the best of success."