American National Standards Institute appoints chief information officer.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 1996--The American National Standards Institute See ANSI. (body, standard) American National Standards Institute - (ANSI) The private, non-profit organisation (501(c)3) responsible for approving US standards in many areas, including computers and communications. ANSI is a member of ISO. (ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. ) announces the appointment of Bob Feghali as vice president and chief information officer, effective Aug. 5. Previously, he was director of information technology at Schlumberger Technologies, Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) in San Jose, Calif. Feghali will have full responsibility for maximizing the benefits of computer technology at ANSI. He is charged with implementing enhanced information systems and project management tools that will help to improve the productivity of the ANSI Federation such as reducing the time and costs associated with the development of voluntary national and international standards. Feghali will also provide overall management for ANSI's reengineering project, aimed at dramatically improving operations to meet the changing needs of members and customers more effectively. "Implementing the results of our reengineering effort will, in large part, depend on having the appropriate systems in place. Bob's expertise in the information technology field will ensure integration takes place smoothly and on a timely basis," said Sergio Mazza, ANSI president and chief executive officer. Feghali will support the further advancement of the National Standards Systems Network (NSSN NSSN New Attack Submarine (Nuclear Propulsion) NSSN National Standards Systems Network NSSN NATO Standard Stock Number ), an online network that will electronically link the databases of organizations involved in standards development. When completed, NSSN is expected to increase efficiency and reduce standards development time. "In recent years, ANSI has made significant accomplishments in enhancing our information systems, thanks to the commitment of the ANSI Board and the hard work and dedication of the staff," Mazza said. "Bob's extensive experience in the management of information systems will provide ANSI with the technical leadership it needs to drive our information systems into the 21st century." At Schlumberger, Feghali managed all information systems development and support for more than 1000 employees. Prior to Schlumberger, Feghali was vice president, chief information officer at Memtek Products Inc. At Memtek, he led the merger of three companies: Memorex Computer Supplies, Memtek Products, and Dysan which resulted in the establishment of Memtek Products Inc., a manufacturer of video tapes, audio tapes and flexible diskettes. "I look forward to the challenge of positioning ANSI on the leading edge of high technology," Feghali stated. "I am confident that we will have the information systems in place and will use them effectively to help ANSI better meet member and customer needs for fast, up-to-date information." Feghali holds a BS in mathematics from Beirut University. He has an MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration from the University of California The University of California has a combined student body of more than 191,000 students, over 1,340,000 living alumni, and a combined systemwide and campus endowment of just over $7.3 billion (8th largest in the United States). . He and his wife will reside in Connecticut with their two young daughters. ANSI is a private non-profit organization that coordinates the U.S. voluntary standards system, bringing together interests from the private and public sectors to develop voluntary standards for a wide array of U.S. industries. ANSI is the official U.S. member body to the world's leading standards bodies: the International Organization for Standardization International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Organization for determining standards in most technical and nontechnical fields. Founded in Geneva in 1947, its membership includes more than 100 countries. (ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. ) and, via the U.S. National Committee, the International Electrotechnical Commission See IEC. (standard, body) International Electrotechnical Commission - (IEC) A standardisation body at the same level as ISO. (IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iec.ch) An organization that sets international electrical and electronics standards founded in 1906. It is made up of national committees from over 60 countries. IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission ). The Institute's membership includes approximately 1,300 national and international companies and 285 government agencies, institutions and professional, technical, trade, educational, labor and consumer organizations. CONTACT: ANSI, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Marilyn Hernandez, 212/642-4915 email: mhernand@ansi.org |
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