Alcatel Network Systems announces North American reorganization.RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 1995--In accordance with its global restructuring plan released recently, Alcatel today announced a product line-based reorganization of its North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Network Systems operations, directed by 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. David Orr
David Duvall Orr (born October 4 1944) is an American Democratic politician who has served as Cook County Clerk since 1990, responsible for the third largest election district in the United . Alcatel is establishing four major product segments, each led by a Vice President and General Manager, to optimize alignment of product development with market requirements. The executives and their product segments are: -- Jean-Luc Abaziou, VP and GM, Broadband Products -- ATM (asynchronous transfer mode See ATM. (communications) Asynchronous Transfer Mode - (ATM, or "fast packet") A method for the dynamic allocation of bandwidth using a fixed-size packet (called a cell). See also ATM Forum, Wideband ATM. ATM acronyms. Indiana acronyms. ), Network Management, Full Service Network and Carrier -- Joe Bass, VP and GM, Lightwave Products -- Dave Kimzey, VP and GM, Radio Products -- Ken Lewis, VP and GM, Cross Connect Products Bob Reed Robert Reed (born February 23, 1943 in Longview, Texas) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football for Tennessee State University. , previously Vice President, Product Line Management, joins Orr in the Office of the President and CEO and will support him in the operation of the business. Additionally, the Chief Technical Officer position, led by acting CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. Tom McDermott
Tom McDermott is a jazz pianist born in St. Louis, Missouri, USA in 1957. He began studying piano at six and became a professional musician at age sixteen. , continues reporting directly to Orr to provide a strong focus on cross-functional interoperability between product segments and overall network evolution. "This new alignment represents a significant opportunity for us to strengthen our focus on costs and customer satisfaction," said Orr. "We are well on our way to achieving our goals: one, to become the preferred supplier in the industry and, two, to establish the long-term growth and financial performance of a market leader." All other Vice President positions reporting directly to Orr remain the same, namely: -- Larry Hulbert, Sales and Service -- Dennis Kraft, General Counsel and Secretary -- Terry Latham, Human Resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. -- Tom McDermott, Chief Technical Officer (acting) -- Jack Pompeo, Quality and Customer Satisfaction -- Mike Robinson, Finance (Chief Financial Officer) -- Ron Wagner, Operations -- Jim Wallner, Business Processes and Information Systems Alcatel Network Systems designs, manufactures and services a full line of voice, data, video and multimedia transmission products -- such as ATM switching systems, digital cross connects, fiber optic transmission systems, optical amplifiers, microwave radios, video codecs and network management systems. These products are used in high performance networks throughout the telecommunications, broadcast and utility industries. The parent company, Alcatel, is one of the world's leading communications equipment manufacturers, with plants in 32 countries and markets in over 125 countries. CONTACT: Alcatel Network Systems, Richardson Michael Newsom, 214/996-7896 or Internet: michael_newsom@aud.alcatel.com |
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