Compaq Names Vice President of Quality and Customer Satisfaction.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 1999-- Compaq Computer Corporation (company) Compaq Computer Corporation - The largest US manufacturer and vendor of IBM PC compatible personal computers and servers. Compaq was started in 1982 by three ex-Texas Instruments employees. Quarterly sales $2499M, profits $210M (Aug 1994). http://compaq.com/. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CPQ CPQ Compaq CPQ Conseil du Patronat du Québec (Canada) CPQ Configure-Price-Quote CPQ Conseil de Presse du Québec (Québec Press Council, Canada) CPQ Companion Parrot Quarterly ) has named William B. "Bo" McBee III to the position of Vice President, Quality and Customer Satisfaction. McBee, who was promoted from a similar position in Compaq's Supply Chain Management organization, will report directly to Michael D. Capellas Michael D. Capellas was the President and CEO of MCI Inc.. He grew up in Warren, Ohio, and obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Kent State University in 1976. Before joining MCI, he was the CEO of Compaq. , President and Chief Executive Officer. "Bo McBee has made tremendous contributions to the quality of Compaq products since he joined the company in 1996," said Michael D. Capellas, Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. . "His extensive knowledge of supply chain issues and close relationships with our customers will be key to the leadership of our quality and customer satisfaction initiatives on a global basis." Compaq created a dedicated organization to focus on quality and customer satisfaction as part of a major realignment re·a·lign tr.v. re·a·ligned, re·a·lign·ing, re·a·ligns 1. To put back into proper order or alignment. 2. To make new groupings of or working arrangements between. of its business structure in June. The new organization is being established to ensure that the Company responds to customers' requirements as fully and as quickly as possible. McBee was promoted from his previous position as Vice President, Quality and Customer Satisfaction in Compaq's Supply Chain Management organization, a position he has held since joining the company in 1996. Prior to joining Compaq, McBee was Director of Corporate Quality for Armstrong World Industries Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is an international designer and manufacturer of floors, ceilings and cabinets. Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Armstrong operates 39 plants in 10 countries and has approximately 13,000 employees worldwide. where he had served in a variety of management positions. Company Background Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the second-largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of computer systems. Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, enterprise and network storage solutions, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The Company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly programs and business practices. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products are available at http://www.Compaq.com. Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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