3Com Corporation Appoints George Everhart as Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales.Business Editors SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2000 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq:COMS COMS 3Com Corporation (stock symbol) COMS Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist COMS Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems COMS City of Manchester Stadium (UK) ) today announced the appointment of George Everhart as senior vice president, Worldwide Sales, effective today. In his new position, Everhart is responsible for the worldwide sales organization. Everhart, 53, will join 3Com's Executive Committee, reporting directly to 3Com President and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. Bruce Claflin. "George's strong management skills coupled with his proven leadership in sales make him the ideal leader for our sales organization, as well as a strong addition to our senior management team," said Claflin. Everhart joins 3Com from Fujitsu PC Corporation, where he was president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . Prior to Fujitsu PC, Everhart spent nine years at Apple Computer serving in a variety of positions; his last role was vice president and general manager, Business and Government Sales. Everhart holds an MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration and B.S. from Santa Clara University. "This is an exciting time to be joining 3Com," said Everhart. "The combination of 3Com's focus on key emerging markets, its strong balance sheet and the entrepreneurial en·tre·pre·neur n. A person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for a business venture. [French, from Old French, from entreprendre, to undertake; see enterprise. spirit of the management team positions 3Com for strong growth." About 3Com Corporation 3Com simplifies how people connect to information and services through easy-to-use, connectivity products and solutions for consumers and commercial organizations. The company also provides access infrastructures and IP services platforms for network service providers. For further information, visit www.3com.com or the press site at www.3com.com/pressbox. Note to Editors: 3Com is a registered trademark of 3Com Corporation. |
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