BearingPoint Appoints Sarah Beardsley to Lead Communications and Media Practices.

MCLEAN, Va. -- BearingPoint, Inc. (NYSE:BE), one of the world's largest management and technology consulting firms, announced today the appointment of Sarah Beardsley to senior vice president and leader of its Communications and Media practices.

Beardsley brings more than 20 years of leadership and management experience from highly competitive telecom and technology companies. Her background includes sales, marketing, business development, customer service, product management and service delivery for mid-sized and large Fortune 500 companies.

Most recently, Sarah was a senior vice president of VeriSign, where she was responsible for all client-facing activities for Verisign's communications carrier customers, including sales, support, customer care, business development and marketing, as well as the targeting and integration of strategic acquisitions. Prior to joining VeriSign, Beardsley was president of Savvis Communications' startup enterprise business.

Beardsley's career also includes a variety of general management and marketing positions at AT&T and MCI. During her 16 years at MCI, Sarah led the company's carrier segment and oversaw its entrance into competitive local services.

"BearingPoint is proud to appoint Sarah as the leader of its Communications and Media practices," said Tom McKelvey, BearingPoint executive vice president. "The communications and media industries are not only in a period of rapid change and growth, but constantly dealing with new technologies changing the marketplace. Sarah's extensive leadership and experience will enable us to continue providing our customers with the solutions they need to stay ahead of the game."

Beardsley graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois. In addition, she serves on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for non-profit SOS Children's Villages Illinois and as a trustee for Steppenwolf Theatre.

About BearingPoint, Inc.

BearingPoint, Inc. (NYSE:BE) is one of the world's largest providers of management and technology consulting services to Global 2000 companies and government organizations in 60 countries worldwide. Based in McLean, Va., the firm has more than 17,000 employees focusing on the Public Services, Financial Services and Commercial Services industries. BearingPoint professionals have built a reputation for knowing what it takes to help clients achieve their goals, and working closely with them to get the job done. Our service offerings are designed to help our clients generate revenue, increase cost-effectiveness, manage regulatory compliance, integrate information and transition to "next-generation" technology. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.BearingPoint.com.

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