Andrew Somers, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia Appointed to Advisory Board of Russian American Technology Forum.

Business Editors/Technology Writers

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 2003

Business Leader to Play a Key Role in Guiding Development and Goals;

To play a key role in US Russia Bilateral Technology Opportunities

Russian American Technology Forum, a non-profit organization focused on bridging relations between Russian and US technology companies and easing market entry for its members, announced the appointment of Andrew Somers, President of the American Chamber of Commerce to the executive advisory board of the Russian American Technology Forum. Somers, an active and longtime proponent of international business relations and global technology executive will be assuming his advisory position immediately.

"The opportunity to work with Gary Fowler, the Co-Chairman and President of RATF was of prime consideration in my accepting the position," Somers continued, "This newly formed organization is sure to play a key role in the future of global technology business and market development between Russia and the US, and I am excited about the contribution that this organization can make."

"I am pleased with the acceptance by Mr. Somers, and I am excited to see the RATF attract top level business leaders to be members and advisors of this organization," said Natalia Troufanova, Co-Chair of RATF. "The challenges of this organization will be met by the quality and integrity of the community that we create, and I am confident that the RATF will exceed everyone's expectations," said Gary Fowler, President and Co-Chairman of RATF.