Capgemini Appoints Lanny Cohen CEO of North America.NEW YORK -- Capgemini US LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , one of the world's leaders in consulting, technology and outsourcing services, today announced that Lanny Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. was appointed chief executive officer of Capgemini's project and consulting (P&C) business in North America. Salil Parekh, the prior 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. , has been asked to address another global priority by taking on the role of Executive Chairman of Capgemini India, to help drive growth in India and ensure a smooth integration with Kanbay International once the acquisition has been finalized. Cohen was most recently the business unit leader for Capgemini's East region, responsible for sales and delivery of consulting and technology services across 15 states since June 2005 and has also held various national, industry and service line leadership roles over his 28-year Capgemini career. He was also the 2003/2004 chairman of the Association of Management Consulting Firms List of Management Consulting Firms 1. McKinsey & Company 2. Marakon Associates 3. Boston Consulting Group (BCG) 4. A.T. Kearney 5. Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) 6. Monitor Group 7. Bain & Company 8. Roland Berger (AMCF AMCF Air Mobility Control Flight AMCF Alkali Metal Cleaning Facility AMCF Advanced Media Calibration File ), and was named one of Consulting Magazine's Top 25 Most Influential Consultants for 2004 for his work at Capgemini and his industry leadership through AMCF. "Salil and Lanny, along with the other members of the Americas Leadership Team, have clearly executed on our turnaround plan and have put the Group in a stronger and more credible position in this key marketplace," said Paul Hermelin, Group Chief Executive Officer for Capgemini. "I have full confidence in Lanny to keep the momentum going across our growth platforms plus our geographic and sector business units to deliver profitable growth for North America once again in 2007." Cohen holds a BA from Georgetown University and 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 Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois University, main campus at Carbondale; state supported; coeducational; est. 1869, opened 1874 as a normal school, renamed 1947. It has a center for archaeological investigation and a fisheries research laboratory. There is also a campus at Edwardsville. . A Certified Systems Professional, he is a graduate of the executive leadership programs at the Kellogg School at Northwestern University and Harvard University. Cohen also serves on the Board of Directors of AMCF and is a trustee of St. Thomas Aquinas College For other schools named after St. Thomas Aquinas, see . Saint Thomas Aquinas College is a private four-year, liberal arts college in Rockland County, New York that occupies a forty-eight acre campus. . About the Capgemini Group Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of Consulting, Technology, and Outsourcing services, has a unique way of working with its clients, which it calls the Collaborative Business Experience. Through commitment of mutual success and the achievement of tangible value, the company helps businesses implement growth strategies, leverage technology and thrive through the power of collaboration. Capgemini employs approximately 65,000 worldwide and reported 2005 global revenues of 6.954 million euros. More information about individual service lines, offices and research is available at www.capgemini.com. |
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