Subsid's New Mgt.Structure

Vodafone AirTouch PLC 21 June 2000 VODAFONE ANNOUNCES NEW MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE FOR UK BUSINESSES Vodafone UK, a subsidiary of Vodafone AirTouch Plc, announces changes to the management structure of its UK businesses. The new structure will be organised on a functional basis incorporating Sales & Distribution, Customer Operations, Commercial, and Networks, along with Finance, Human Resources and Strategy. It replaces a structure previously organised on separate company and business lines. Peter Bamford remains Chief Executive of Vodafone UK. Reporting to him will be: David Jones, Managing Director, Sales & Distribution, who will co- ordinate sales strategy across all UK markets, including retail, indirect sales, including dealers and multiple distribution. Ian Gray, Managing Director, Customer Operations, who will be responsible for all customer care teams and call centre operations including Credit Management, Billing and IT related activities. Paul Donovan, Managing Director, Commercial, who will have accountability for all marketing activities, product and service- focussed groups including a new Multi-media Business Unit, and handset purchasing and logistics activities. Mike Pinches, Managing Director, Networks, who will be responsible for all network operations including data and paging, and technology strategy and development. Andy Halford, Financial Director, who will head an integrated UK financial organisation. Pauline Best, Human Resources and Property Director whose team will provide HR support to the whole UK organisation. Tim Harrabin, Strategy Director, who will also be responsible for Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance. Commenting, Peter Bamford said: 'This is a substantial change to the way we operate. Our new structure will achieve a much greater integration of activities and concentration of our skills. It will allow us to re-focus our resources on the key priorities for the future as we seek to realise the tremendous business potential presented to us as we move into the internet and multi-media age.' For further information contact: Mike Caldwell, Corporate Communications Director, Corinne Norris, Senior Communications Manager, Tim Brown, Investor Relations Director, Melissa Stimpson, Senior Investor Relations Manager Telephone: (01635) 33251 Lulu Bridges Tavistock Communications Telephone: (020) 7600 2288
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