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T-Systems boss Reinhard Clemens prepares for growth in Europe – New executives to develop business in key markets
Frankfurt/Main, December 02, 2008
First Germany, now the international subsidiaries: T-Systems CEO Reinhard Clemens focuses on new top managers. These individuals are part of the restructuring program at T-Systems. In future, the Deutsche Telekom division will focus on ICT services for approximately 400 Deutsche Telekom corporate customers. "Our customers rely in particular on international service," said Clemens, "which is why we intend to devote specific attention to strengthening our international subsidiaries."
The latest change of management will take place in France. Dr. Rolf Werner (37) will take on management of T-Systems France SaS from January 1, 2009. The French subsidiary provides support to corporate customers, including EADS/Airbus, BNP Paribas, Rio Tinto Alcan, Societe Generale and the branches of major automobile manufacturers such as Daimler and Volkswagen. Prior to this appointment, Werner managed SME business at T-Systems.
"We are continuing to focus on international growth," stressed T-Systems CEO Clemens. T-Systems' international business has indeed shown positive development in the first three quarters of 2008, with a 5.4 percent increase in revenue, but Clemens wants more. "We will attack the key European markets with renewed vigor. As a company with a European focus, it is in Europe where major growth potential exists for us over the next few years."
New managers had already been appointed for the national companies in Spain, the UK and Belgium before France. T-Systems in Belgium will be managed by Ralf Nejedl. Nejedl was previously responsible for the European satellite navigation program Galileo and overall international business development in Western Europe for T-Systems. Sam Kingston will manage the T-Systems subsidiary in the UK. Kingston had previously worked for Oracle UK, EDS and UNISYS in various managerial roles. Carles Peyra has taken on responsibility for the important market on the Iberian Peninsula, becoming manager of T-Systems Iberia. Prior to this, Peyra was Head of Marketing at the company.
"I consider it important to have a healthy mix of top managers from our own ranks and from the market," said Clemens, explaining the new appointments. "With an effective team, we will achieve our goal of becoming the European provider of choice for our customers."
