Sprint Nextel Names Jack Dziak Senior Vice President of Strategy.RESTON, Va. -- Sprint Nextel Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE: S) is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. With 55 million subscribers, Sprint Nextel operates the third largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States (based on total wireless customers), behind (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : S) announced that Jack Dziak will join the company as senior vice president, Strategy, effective Feb. 5. Dziak will assume responsibility for driving Sprint Nextel's three-year strategic plan in support of the company's vision to deliver the best products and services on the most powerful networks. He will be based in Reston, Va. and report to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary Forsee. "Jack is a seasoned strategy veteran with experience that cuts across industries," said Forsee. "He brings a wealth of talent to Sprint Nextel with his expertise in mobility solutions and next generation innovation." Dziak joins Sprint Nextel after serving as senior vice president, Services and Distribution for Mobile Satellite Ventures Mobile Satellite Ventures (MSV) is a Reston, VA company that develops telecommunications systems that integrate satellite and terrestrial radio communication technologies into one system. LP (MSV mSv Millisievert (measure of radiation dose) MSV Medical Society of Virginia MSV Maize Streak Virus MSV Mobile Satellite Ventures LP (Reston, Virginia) MSV Men Stopping Violence ) where he was responsible for building MSV's next generation mobile broadband services portfolio. Prior to MSV, he served as senior vice president, Corporate Strategy and Business Development for MCI Communications. While there, Dziak built and led a corporate strategy team responsible for developing and launching initiatives in advanced IP communications, VoIP, managed enterprise services, mobility, wireless broadband and other areas relating to MCI's post-bankruptcy strategy and its execution. Prior to MCI (1) (Media Control Interface) A high-level programming interface from Microsoft and IBM for controlling multimedia devices. It provides commands and functions to open, play and close the device. (2) (Microwave Communications Inc. , Dziak was Partner at Accenture in the Communications and High Tech market unit. He holds a Master's of Business Administration in finance and economics from the University of Chicago, and a Bachelor's of Science in economics from Virginia Tech. Dziak is also a Chartered Financial Analyst Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) An experienced financial analyst who has passed examinations in economics, financial accounting, portfolio management, security analysis, and standards of conduct given by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts. (CFA (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986) Signed into law in 1986, the CFA was a significant step forward in criminalizing unauthorized access to computer systems and networks. The Act applies to "federal interest computers" that include any system used by the U.S. ). Dziak will move into the role previously filled by Atish Gude, who will fully transition to the role of senior vice president, Mobile Broadband Operations in Sprint Nextel's new 4G Mobile Broadband business unit. About Sprint Nextel Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including two robust wireless networks serving more than 51 million customers at the end of third quarter 2006; industry-leading mobile data services; instant national and international walkie-talkie capabilities; and an award-winning and global Tier 1 Internet backbone. For more information, visit www.sprint.com. |
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