10th Nov 2009 07:00
10 November 2009
Logica realigns Executive Committee responsibilities
Logica is today announcing the realignment of its Executive Committee responsibilities from 1 January 2010. These changes, outlined below, will ensure our clients benefit from the combination of strong local client facing operations, supported by low cost shared services and two global service lines, delivering consistent capabilities however clients need them.
The creation of the Outsourcing Services service line has led a strengthening of our relationships with key clients and has driven a good performance in a difficult economic climate in 2009. We are today announcing the formation of a second global service line in Business Consulting to be established by Patrick Guimbal, with a focus as a catalyst for improvements in clients' business performance.
A key element of Logica's Programme for Growth has been to invest more in sales and marketing to focus the group on its clients. Crister Stjernfelt, CEO Nordics and Group Chief Marketing Officer has led this transformation. With Crister's anticipated retirement from the Logica Board and Executive Committee during the first half of 2010, we are creating a new role of Chief Client Officer. Amanda Mesler, who currently leads our North American business, will join the Executive Committee in this role.
In order to ensure a smooth handover, Crister Stjernfelt will also transition his role as CEO, Nordics over the last quarter of 2009. Stefan Gardefjord, CEO Sweden, will join the Executive Committee. Responsibility for the other Nordic geographies will move to Joao Baptista, CEO Northern and Central Europe.
Commenting on the announcement, Andy Green, CEO said:
"2009 has been an important year in creating an integrated global group and in creating a truly client focused Logica. We have put together a talented leadership team with tremendous experience in business and technology services. These changes will accelerate our transformation and enable us to deliver more value to our clients in 2010 and beyond. "
With effect from 1 January 2010, the Executive Team composition will be as follows:
Andy Green, Chief Executive OfficerJoe Hemming, CEO Outsourcing ServicesPatrick Guimbal, CEO Business ConsultingCraig Boundy, CEO UKJean-Marc Lazzari, CEO FranceWilbert Kieboom, CEO BeneluxStefan Gardefjord, CEO SwedenJoao Baptista, CEO Northern and Central EuropeSerge Dubrana, CEO Rest of World and Global OperationsSeamus Keating, Chief Financial and Operations OfficerStephen Kelly, Chief People OfficerAmanda Mesler, Chief Client OfficerCrister Stjernfelt, Executive Committee advisorFor further information please contact:Logica Investor relations: Karen Keyes/Frances Gibbons +44 (0) 20 7446 1338/+44(0) 7801 723682Brunswick: Tom Buchanan +44 (0) 20 7404 5959
Notes to Editors
The Executive Committee is the most senior operational committee in Logica overseeing all operational matters and recommending strategy to the Board.
For full biographical details of existing Executive Committee members, please see pages 38 and 39 of our 2009 Annual Report and Accounts which can be downloaded at www.logica.com.
Biographical details for Stefan Gardefjord and Amanda Mesler can also be found online at www.logica.com/management+team/350233161.
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