AirTouch Communications names Arun Sarin vice chairman; New Role Reflects Wireless Growth Abroad.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 1995--Reflecting AirTouch Communications' (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. ) continued global expansion, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sam Ginn today announced that the AirTouch Board of Directors has elected Arun Sarin Arun Sarin (Hindi:अरुण सरीन) (born October 21 1954, in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India) is the CEO of the world's biggest mobile phone company (by revenue), Britain's Vodafone Group plc. (Age 40) to the Board and named him Vice Chairman. Mr. Sarin sarin (zärēn`), volatile liquid used as a nerve gas. It boils at 147°C; but evaporates quickly at room temperature; its vapor is colorless and odorless. will continue to report to Ginn and serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of AirTouch International. "Arun's appointment reflects our continued emphasis on global expansion and the role he has played in shaping our strategic direction," said Ginn. Both Sarin and Lee Cox Professor Lee Cox is a writer and famous political figure in Australia. Among his more notable works include the Presidential Address of Truth 1981, York Debillou 1980 and Scenes from a Separation 1982, argued within some scenes to be Australia's most successful theatre production , who manages the company's domestic operations, now serve as vice chairmen of the Board. Cox, President, Domestic Wireless Businesses for AirTouch, was named Vice Chairman in November of 1994. Sarin's appointment also underscores AirTouch's strong commitment to be one of the leading wireless companies in the world through its current operations and the pursuit of select license opportunities worldwide. AirTouch International is the arm of the company that encompasses operations in 11 countries outside of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Today, two-thirds of the company's cellular interests are in Europe and Asia, representing more than 65 million people. Customer growth in the international arena continues to be very robust with AirTouch now at 543,000 proportionate international subscribers, up 131% over the same period in 1994. AirTouch Communications is a global wireless communications company, with interests in cellular, paging, personal communications services See PCS. , satellite and other operations in the United States and 11 other nations: Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and Thailand. The company, based in San Francisco, serves more than 4.2 million customers worldwide. -0- Note to Editors: Photo and bio available upon request. CONTACT: AirTouch Communications Amy Damianakes, 510/210-3645 Susan Rosenberg, 510/210-3910 |
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