IKON General Counsel Don Liu Honored for Championing Diversity; Recognized For Sustained Dedication and Commitment to Korean Community.VALLEY FORGE Valley Forge, on the Schuylkill River, SE Pa., NW of Philadelphia. There, during the American Revolution, the main camp of the Continental Army was established (Dec., 1777–June, 1778) under the command of Gen. George Washington. , Pa. -- IKON Office Solutions IKON Office Solutions (NYSE: IKN) is a Fortune 500 company based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Formerly part of ALCO Standard. IKON integrates copy machines and fax systems to assist businesses. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :IKN IKN I Know Nothing ), the world's largest independent channel for document management systems and services, is proud to announce that the Company's Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Don Liu, has been awarded the "Business Leadership Award" by the Korean American Korean Americans (Korean: 한국계 미국인, Hanja: 韓國系美國人, hangukgye migugin) are Americans of Korean descent. Coalition during its second annual national convention, held September 25 in Washington D.C. Mr. Liu was honored for his support of the Korean American community and for his achievements in America's corporate arena. "Don Liu exemplifies the American dream and the mission of the Korean American Coalition--from immigrant to General Counsel in one of America's great, innovative companies," said Howard Halm, Chair of KAC's National Board and former President of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association American Bar Association (ABA), voluntary organization of lawyers admitted to the bar of any state. Founded (1878) largely through the efforts of the Connecticut Bar Association, it is devoted to improving the administration of justice, seeking uniformity of law where Mr. Liu chairs the In-House Committee. As a senior executive at IKON, Mr. Liu has championed a greater understanding and commitment to diversity including the development of the IKON Diversity Council, which he helped to form in 1999 to promote diversity within IKON and the community at large. The Council sponsors many corporate initiatives, including a supplier diversity program, partnerships with community agencies for recruitment and occupational training programs, and employee and management diversity training courses. "Diversity is not only one of IKON's corporate values, it is also a key business priority for the company," said Matthew J. Espe, IKON Chairman and 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. . "Don Liu's dedication to promoting diversity, both at IKON and in the community, sets an example that we all strive to emulate. We congratulate him on this much deserved recognition." Earlier this year, Mr. Liu was awarded the 2004 Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey Annual Achievement Award. This organization annually presents this award in recognition of sustained dedication and involvement in the Asian Pacific American community. About The Korean American Coalition Incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1983, KAC advocates for the interests of the Korean American community, which currently represents over one million people in the United States. As recent immigrants and members of an ethnic minority group, Korean Americans face many obstacles in their pursuit of full participation in American society. As a bilingual and non-partisan membership organization, KAC addresses these concerns by galvanizing galvanizing, process of coating a metal, usually iron or steel, with a protective covering of zinc. Galvanized iron is prepared either by dipping iron, from which rust has been removed by the action of sulfuric acid, into molten zinc so that a thin layer of the zinc first, second, and third generation Korean Americans into taking action. Members work to educate and empower themselves and the community on civic, legislative, and political issues. About The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association is the United States' only national association of Asian Pacific American attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students, providing a national network for its members and affiliates. Formed in 1988 by representatives of 23 APA (All Points Addressable) Refers to an array (bitmapped screen, matrix, etc.) in which all bits or cells can be individually manipulated. APA - Application Portability Architecture bar associations from around the country, NAPABA NAPABA National Asian Pacific American Bar Association represents over 40,000 attorneys in 45 local APA bar associations, whose practice settings range from solo practices to large firms, corporations, legal services legal services n. the work performed by a lawyer for a client. organizations, non-profit organizations, law schools and governmental agencies. About IKON IKON Office Solutions (www.ikon.com) integrates imaging systems and services that help businesses manage document workflow and increase efficiency. As the world's largest independent distribution channel for copier and printer technologies, IKON offers best-in-class systems from leading manufacturers such as Canon, Ricoh and HP and service support through its team of 7,000 service professionals worldwide. IKON also represents the industry's broadest portfolio of document management services: outsourcing and professional services, on-site copy and mailroom management, fleet management, off-site digital printing solutions, customized workflow and imaging application development, as well as equipment lease financing. With Fiscal 2003 revenues of $4.7 billion, IKON has approximately 600 locations throughout North America and Europe. (GIKN) |
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