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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