10 November 2009
Logica realigns Executive Committee responsibilities
Logica is today announcing the realignment of its Executive Committee
responsibilities from 1 January 2010. These changes, outlined below, will
ensure our clients benefit from the combination of strong local client facing
operations, supported by low cost shared services and two global service lines,
delivering consistent capabilities however clients need them.
The creation of the Outsourcing Services service line has led a strengthening
of our relationships with key clients and has driven a good performance in a
difficult economic climate in 2009. We are today announcing the formation of a
second global service line in Business Consulting to be established by Patrick
Guimbal, with a focus as a catalyst for improvements in clients' business
performance.
A key element of Logica's Programme for Growth has been to invest more in sales
and marketing to focus the group on its clients. Crister Stjernfelt, CEO
Nordics and Group Chief Marketing Officer has led this transformation. With
Crister's anticipated retirement from the Logica Board and Executive Committee
during the first half of 2010, we are creating a new role of Chief Client
Officer. Amanda Mesler, who currently leads our North American business, will
join the Executive Committee in this role.
In order to ensure a smooth handover, Crister Stjernfelt will also transition
his role as CEO, Nordics over the last quarter of 2009. Stefan Gardefjord, CEO
Sweden, will join the Executive Committee. Responsibility for the other Nordic
geographies will move to Jo�£o Baptista, CEO Northern and Central Europe.
Commenting on the announcement, Andy Green, CEO said:
"2009 has been an important year in creating an integrated global group and in
creating a truly client focused Logica. We have put together a talented
leadership team with tremendous experience in business and technology
services. These changes will accelerate our transformation and enable us to
deliver more value to our clients in 2010 and beyond. "
With effect from 1 January 2010, the Executive Team composition will be as
follows:
Andy Green, Chief Executive Officer
Joe Hemming, CEO Outsourcing Services
Patrick Guimbal, CEO Business Consulting
Craig Boundy, CEO UK
Jean-Marc Lazzari, CEO France
Wilbert Kieboom, CEO Benelux
Stefan Gardefjord, CEO Sweden
Jo�£o Baptista, CEO Northern and Central Europe
Serge Dubrana, CEO Rest of World and Global Operations
Seamus Keating, Chief Financial and Operations Officer
Stephen Kelly, Chief People Officer
Amanda Mesler, Chief Client Officer
Crister Stjernfelt, Executive Committee advisor
For further information please contact:
Logica Investor relations: Karen Keyes/Frances Gibbons +44 (0) 20 7446 1338/+44
(0) 7801 723682
Brunswick: Tom Buchanan +44 (0) 20 7404 5959
Notes to Editors
The Executive Committee is the most senior operational committee in Logica
overseeing all operational matters and recommending strategy to the Board.
For full biographical details of existing Executive Committee members, please
see pages 38 and 39 of our 2009 Annual Report and Accounts which can be
downloaded at www.logica.com.
Biographical details for Stefan Gardefjord and Amanda Mesler can also be found
online at www.logica.com/management+team/350233161.