Fujitsu Announces Executive Appointment; Richard Christou Appointed Corporate Senior Vice President and Head of EMEA Operations.Tokyo, Japan, Feb 27, 2007 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) Newswire) - Following a meeting of its board of directors today, Fujitsu Limited announced that Richard Christou, executive chairman of UK-based Fujitsu Services, will also become corporate senior vice president of Fujitsu Limited and head of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Refers to that region of the world. For example, one might see products packaged differently for the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific markets. ) operations for the Fujitsu Group, effective March 1, 2007. It is planned that Mr. Christou will concurrently serve as chairman and chief executive of UK-based Fujitsu EMEA PLC, a new company to be established in April and located at the London offices of Fujitsu Services. In his capacity as corporate senior vice president, Mr. Christou will join in meetings of the Fujitsu Limited Management Council, an executive body that deliberates upon fundamental policies and strategy regarding business management of the Fujitsu Group, as well as makes decisions on important matters regarding operational execution. As head of EMEA operations, Mr. Christou will be charged with overall responsibility for Fujitsu Group information and communications technology Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry services and products businesses in the region. Fujitsu's total consolidated net sales Net Sales The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted. Notes: This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight for the EMEA region in the fiscal year ended March 2006 were about 4.4 billion euro, and Fujitsu Siemens Computers Fujitsu Siemens Computers is a Japanese and German IT vendor, selling consumer and business computing products in the markets of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (products marketed elsewhere are sold under the Fujitsu brand). had sales of about 6 billion euro. Placing emphasis on enhancing Group-wide synergy and cultivating close relationships and business partnerships with customers across the region, Mr. Christou will strive to further expand Fujitsu's already substantial EMEA business. Chiaki Ito, Fujitsu Limited corporate senior executive vice president with principal responsibility for global business said of Mr. Christou's appointment: "This move reflects our determination to further develop the Fujitsu Group's business in the vitally important EMEA region, which is the largest of our principal geographic markets outside Japan in terms of business scale. Having a senior Fujitsu Limited corporate executive officer on the ground in Europe will help ensure timely management execution for our local operations, improve the flow of information with headquarters, and enhance Group-wide strategic coordination. Richard's long experience and success at Fujitsu Services, his great depth of understanding of EMEA customer needs and concerns, and the close relationships he has developed with many senior Fujitsu executives here in Japan, make him an ideal choice to fulfill this important role." Mr. Christou, who has a law degree from Trinity College Trinity College, Ireland: see Dublin, Univ. of. Trinity College Private liberal arts college in Hartford, Conn., founded in 1823. It is historically affiliated with the Episcopal church, though its curriculum is nonsectarian. Cambridge and is a qualified solicitor, joined Fujitsu Services' predecessor company, ICL (International Computers Ltd., London) The former name of Fujitsu Services, the European-centered arm of the global Fujitsu Group and one of the leading IT services companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. , in 1990 after serving as director, commercial and legal affairs for ITT's UK telecommunications operation STC STC Supplemental Type Certificate (FAA) STC Society for Technical Communication STC Subject to Change STC Surf the Channel (website) STC Sound Transmission Class STC Singapore Turf Club , which had previously been majority owner of ICL. In 2000 he was appointed 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. of ICL, managing its subsequent re-branding to Fujitsu Services in 2002 and its growth into one of the leading IT services companies in the EMEA region. He was named executive chairman of Fujitsu Services in April 2004. About Fujitsu Ltd Fujitsu Limited (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : 6702; ADR ADR - Astra Digital Radio : FJTSY) is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting device technologies, highly reliable computing and communications products, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts uniquely position Fujitsu to deliver comprehensive solutions that open up infinite possibilities for its customers' success. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu reported consolidated revenues of about 4.8 trillion yen (US$40.6 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. For more information, please visit www.fujitsu.com. Source: Fujitsu Ltd Contact: Fujitsu Limited Public and Investor Relations Inquiries: http://www.fujitsu.com/global/news/contacts/ Copyright [c] 2007 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. A division of Japan Corporate News Network K.K. |
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