9th Oct 2007 07:03
BT Group PLC09 October 2007 DC07-509 October 9, 2007 Andy Green leaves BT to become CEO of LogicaCMG Andy Green will be leaving BT at the end of the year to become the CEO ofLogicaCMG. Andy joined BT in 1986 and is currently CEO of group Strategy andOperations. He will take up his new role on 1 January 2008. Andy has played a central role in many of BT's defining moments during more thantwenty years. From transforming the performance of the Payphones division in theeighties through to the original launch of broadband services. But Andy's majorcontribution has been building a successful global business for BT. He led BTGlobal Services from 2001 to April 2007 through major restructuring and organicand inorganic expansion to reach its current position as a leading player in theglobal networked IT services market. Andy Green said "I have had a fantastic twenty-one years at BT. Over that time Ihave been privileged to help the business grow into the strong confident companyit is today and I would like to wish all my friends and colleagues success inthe future. I am excited by the new challenge that becoming the CEO of LogicaCMGprovides, and delighted that I will continue to have the opportunity to workwith BT as a business partner". Ben Verwaayen, chief executive of BT, praised Andy Green's achievements: "Andyhas made a tremendous contribution to BT. He has led a remarkable turnaround inour global business, and helped set the company on its current course ofprofitable growth. We have all benefited from his commitment and his vision. Iam sure he will be an outstanding CEO of LogicaCMG. Andy leaves with our bestwishes for the future." The date when Andy Green stands down from the BT Board will be announced in duecourse. For further information Inquiries about this news release should be made to the BT Group Newsroom on its24-hour number: 020 7356 5369. From outside the UK dial + 44 20 7356 5369. Allnews releases can be accessed at our web site: http://www.btplc.com/News About BT BT is one of the world's leading providers of communications solutions andservices operating in 170 countries. Its principal activities include networkedIT services; local, national and international telecommunications services;higher-value broadband and internet products and services and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of four lines ofbusiness: BT Global Services, Openreach, BT Retail and BT Wholesale. In the year ended 31 March 2007, BT Group plc's revenue was £20,223 million withprofit before taxation of £2,484 million. British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group andencompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plcis listed on stock exchanges in London and New York. For more information, visit www.bt.com/aboutbt This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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