September 22, 1999 16:45
Gary D. Cuccio, President of AirTouch Paging, to Join LHS as President and CEO
ATLANTA/FRANKFURT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 1999--
Company continues strong vision and growth
LHS Group Inc. (NASDAQ: LHSG; Neuer Markt: LHI) today announced that, effective January 1, 2000, Gary D. Cuccio will join the company as its President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Cuccio will report to Mr. Hartmut Lademacher, who will remain Chairman of the Board.
"Gary Cuccio's global experience in the telecommunications industry will make him an excellent addition to our already strong management team," comments Hartmut Lademacher, LHS' Chairman of the Board and CEO. "We are very fortunate to have an experienced executive of Mr. Cuccio's caliber join our company. His proven leadership and global experience will enable us to continue our efforts towards becoming the leading end-to-end solutions provider for the global telecommunications industry."
Gary D. Cuccio comes to LHS from AirTouch Paging, where he has served as President since 1998. Prior to holding that position, Mr. Cuccio was the Chief Operating Officer of Omnipoint Communications. He has also held senior operations positions with AirTouch International in Europe and Asia.
"I am very pleased to join LHS, its management team and its employees worldwide as President and CEO," commented Gary D. Cuccio. "LHS is a globally recognized industry leader that shows an aggressive and innovative strategy in taking the lead in a highly competitive industry. I look forward to helping provide a strong vision for the future and to ensure LHS' continued success worldwide."
About LHS
LHS Group is a leading global provider of convergent client/server customer care, billing and customer acquisition software and services to the telecommunications industry. Its over 150 systems are licensed to customers in more than 70 countries, operating in 13 languages. LHS has 19 partners worldwide (system integrators, international operators and equipment manufacturers) representing one of the largest implementation and support networks in the global customer care and billing market. In addition to its Atlanta headquarters, LHS has major offices in Frankfurt, Germany; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Boston, USA; and Zurich, Switzerland. LHS is listed with NASDAQ (LHSG) and on the Frankfurt Neuer Markt Exchange (LHI). For more information, visit LHS' web site at www.lhsgroup.com.
CONTACT: Media Contacts:
LHS Group Inc.
Klaus Kleber, 770/280-3461 (USA)
kkleber@us.lhsgroup.com
or
Fleishman-Hillard Germany
Peter Tasch, +49 (0) 69-405 702 16
TaschP@fleishman.com
or
Investor Relations Contacts:
Rainer Westermann, 770/290-6360 (USA)
rwestermann@us.lhsgroup.com
or
Nikolas Stackelberg +49 (0) 6103-482-456 (Europe)
nstackelberg@de.lhsgroup.com
September 22, 1999 17:13
Rudiger Hellmich to Join LHS as Executive Vice President
ATLANTA/FRANKFURT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 1999--LHS Group Inc. (NASDAQ: LHSG; Neuer Markt: LHI) today announced that effective October 1, 1999, Rudiger Hellmich will join LHS as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Units Officer (CBO) to lead a newly-formed product lines function and organization. Mr. Hellmich will be responsible for the Business Units comprised of LHS' Customer Care and Billing products (BSCS and Targys), LHS InfoCell (Point of Sale - ConVerge), and LHS Priority Call (Enhanced Services - Oryx), as well as future products/product lines developed or acquired by LHS.
Stefan Sieber, Executive Vice President and Chief Divisional Officer (CDO) will continue to focus on sales and marketing, and delivery for LHS' Divisional Geographic Regions.
Jon Limbird, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), will continue to provide strategic direction for technology and product/product lines, LHS' acquisition strategies, development of technology alliances, and the setting and maintenance of technology standards throughout the company.
"Mr. Hellmich's extensive business and management experience combined with his background in software development and telecommunications are major assets for his role as head of LHS' business units. Mr. Hellmich will play an important role in the continuing evolution of the company," comments Hartmut Lademacher, Chairman of the Board/ CEO of LHS. "BSCS used to be our main product; however, as part of our strategy to become more diversified in our product offerings, we saw the need for a more effective and efficient business model. This will enable us to become more competitive and successful in the global marketplace. The business units' main focus will be to drive the products from a development, customer and marketing viewpoint. This enhanced structure will also facilitate the easy integration of additional products and businesses."
Rudiger Hellmich joins LHS from o.tel.o Communications GmbH & Co., a German telecommunications provider where he was Chief Information Officer and member of the board of management. Prior to joining o.tel.o Communications GmbH & Co., Mr. Hellmich was Managing Director of several joint venture companies of IBM and their customers, for three years. Previously Mr. Hellmich was with IBM for 19 years in various positions.
About LHS
LHS Group is a leading global provider of convergent client/server customer care, billing and customer acquisition software and services to the telecommunications industry. Its over 150 systems are licensed to customers in more than 70 countries, operating in 13 languages. LHS has 19 partners worldwide (system integrators, international operators and equipment manufacturers) representing one of the largest implementation and support networks in the global customer care and billing market. In addition to its Atlanta headquarters, LHS has major offices in Frankfurt, Germany; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Boston, USA; and Zurich, Switzerland. LHS is listed with NASDAQ (LHSG) and on the Frankfurt Neuer Markt Exchange (LHI). For more information, visit LHS' web site at www.lhsgroup.com.
CONTACT: LHS Group
Klaus Kleber, 770/280-3461 (USA)
kkleber@us.lhsgroup.com
or
Fleishman-Hillard Germany
Peter Tasch, +49 (0) 69-405 702 16
TaschP@fleishman.com
or
For Investor Relations:
Rainer Westermann, 770/290-6360 (USA)
rwestermann@us.lhsgroup.com
or
Nikolas Stackelberg, +49 (0) 6103-482-456 (Europe)
nstackelberg@de.lhsgroup.com
Gary D. Cuccio, President of AirTouch Paging, to Join LHS as President and CEO
ATLANTA/FRANKFURT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 1999--
Company continues strong vision and growth
LHS Group Inc. (NASDAQ: LHSG; Neuer Markt: LHI) today announced that, effective January 1, 2000, Gary D. Cuccio will join the company as its President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Cuccio will report to Mr. Hartmut Lademacher, who will remain Chairman of the Board.
"Gary Cuccio's global experience in the telecommunications industry will make him an excellent addition to our already strong management team," comments Hartmut Lademacher, LHS' Chairman of the Board and CEO. "We are very fortunate to have an experienced executive of Mr. Cuccio's caliber join our company. His proven leadership and global experience will enable us to continue our efforts towards becoming the leading end-to-end solutions provider for the global telecommunications industry."
Gary D. Cuccio comes to LHS from AirTouch Paging, where he has served as President since 1998. Prior to holding that position, Mr. Cuccio was the Chief Operating Officer of Omnipoint Communications. He has also held senior operations positions with AirTouch International in Europe and Asia.
"I am very pleased to join LHS, its management team and its employees worldwide as President and CEO," commented Gary D. Cuccio. "LHS is a globally recognized industry leader that shows an aggressive and innovative strategy in taking the lead in a highly competitive industry. I look forward to helping provide a strong vision for the future and to ensure LHS' continued success worldwide."
About LHS
LHS Group is a leading global provider of convergent client/server customer care, billing and customer acquisition software and services to the telecommunications industry. Its over 150 systems are licensed to customers in more than 70 countries, operating in 13 languages. LHS has 19 partners worldwide (system integrators, international operators and equipment manufacturers) representing one of the largest implementation and support networks in the global customer care and billing market. In addition to its Atlanta headquarters, LHS has major offices in Frankfurt, Germany; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Boston, USA; and Zurich, Switzerland. LHS is listed with NASDAQ (LHSG) and on the Frankfurt Neuer Markt Exchange (LHI). For more information, visit LHS' web site at www.lhsgroup.com.
CONTACT: Media Contacts:
LHS Group Inc.
Klaus Kleber, 770/280-3461 (USA)
kkleber@us.lhsgroup.com
or
Fleishman-Hillard Germany
Peter Tasch, +49 (0) 69-405 702 16
TaschP@fleishman.com
or
Investor Relations Contacts:
Rainer Westermann, 770/290-6360 (USA)
rwestermann@us.lhsgroup.com
or
Nikolas Stackelberg +49 (0) 6103-482-456 (Europe)
nstackelberg@de.lhsgroup.com
September 22, 1999 17:13
Rudiger Hellmich to Join LHS as Executive Vice President
ATLANTA/FRANKFURT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 1999--LHS Group Inc. (NASDAQ: LHSG; Neuer Markt: LHI) today announced that effective October 1, 1999, Rudiger Hellmich will join LHS as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Units Officer (CBO) to lead a newly-formed product lines function and organization. Mr. Hellmich will be responsible for the Business Units comprised of LHS' Customer Care and Billing products (BSCS and Targys), LHS InfoCell (Point of Sale - ConVerge), and LHS Priority Call (Enhanced Services - Oryx), as well as future products/product lines developed or acquired by LHS.
Stefan Sieber, Executive Vice President and Chief Divisional Officer (CDO) will continue to focus on sales and marketing, and delivery for LHS' Divisional Geographic Regions.
Jon Limbird, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), will continue to provide strategic direction for technology and product/product lines, LHS' acquisition strategies, development of technology alliances, and the setting and maintenance of technology standards throughout the company.
"Mr. Hellmich's extensive business and management experience combined with his background in software development and telecommunications are major assets for his role as head of LHS' business units. Mr. Hellmich will play an important role in the continuing evolution of the company," comments Hartmut Lademacher, Chairman of the Board/ CEO of LHS. "BSCS used to be our main product; however, as part of our strategy to become more diversified in our product offerings, we saw the need for a more effective and efficient business model. This will enable us to become more competitive and successful in the global marketplace. The business units' main focus will be to drive the products from a development, customer and marketing viewpoint. This enhanced structure will also facilitate the easy integration of additional products and businesses."
Rudiger Hellmich joins LHS from o.tel.o Communications GmbH & Co., a German telecommunications provider where he was Chief Information Officer and member of the board of management. Prior to joining o.tel.o Communications GmbH & Co., Mr. Hellmich was Managing Director of several joint venture companies of IBM and their customers, for three years. Previously Mr. Hellmich was with IBM for 19 years in various positions.
About LHS
LHS Group is a leading global provider of convergent client/server customer care, billing and customer acquisition software and services to the telecommunications industry. Its over 150 systems are licensed to customers in more than 70 countries, operating in 13 languages. LHS has 19 partners worldwide (system integrators, international operators and equipment manufacturers) representing one of the largest implementation and support networks in the global customer care and billing market. In addition to its Atlanta headquarters, LHS has major offices in Frankfurt, Germany; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Boston, USA; and Zurich, Switzerland. LHS is listed with NASDAQ (LHSG) and on the Frankfurt Neuer Markt Exchange (LHI). For more information, visit LHS' web site at www.lhsgroup.com.
CONTACT: LHS Group
Klaus Kleber, 770/280-3461 (USA)
kkleber@us.lhsgroup.com
or
Fleishman-Hillard Germany
Peter Tasch, +49 (0) 69-405 702 16
TaschP@fleishman.com
or
For Investor Relations:
Rainer Westermann, 770/290-6360 (USA)
rwestermann@us.lhsgroup.com
or
Nikolas Stackelberg, +49 (0) 6103-482-456 (Europe)
nstackelberg@de.lhsgroup.com
