Dimension Data Appoints Ron Cattell And Raul Ferna
Dimension Data Holdings Plc
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Dimension Data Holdings plc ("Dimension Data"), a global provider of network
and multi-channel e-business solutions, today announced the appointment of
two executive directors to the main Board. Ronald John Cattell, Chief
Executive Officer and an executive director of Datacraft Asia Limited,
Dimension Data's 51% Asian subsidiary, and Raul Fernandez, Chief Executive
Officer of Dimension Data North America, join the Board with immediate
effect.
Ron Cattell first joined Datacraft Asia, the region's leading independent
network systems integrator and e-business enabler, in 1988 and was Chief
Operating Officer when Dimension Data first bought its 51% stake company in
1997. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Datacraft Asia 1999 and
is responsible for all Datacraft strategy, business management and
operations. As an executive director, he will assume responsibility for the
Asian region.
Raul Fernandez joined Dimension Data in June 2001 when his company, Proxicom
Inc. was acquired by Dimension Data and as an executive director will be
responsible for developing Dimension Data's footprint in North America. He
founded Proxicom in 1991 and grew it into a leading global provider of
sophisticated e-business solutions for Fortune 500 companies.
Jeremy Ord, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Dimension Data, said: "I
am delighted to welcome Ron and Raul to the Board of Dimension Data. Both
have made strong contributions to the Group, Ron in driving strong growth in
unsteady markets in Asia and Raul in helping to establish Dimension Data's
increasing presence across North America. I am convinced that both will
continue to make important contributions to Dimension Data and the Board."
"There are no other details required to be disclosed under paragraph 16.4 of
the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority."
Ends
Note to editors: Dimension Data Holdings Plc (LSE: DDT), is a leading global
technology company that represents a new category of systems integrator
providing network and multi-channel e-business solutions to deliver the
complex integration and connectivity requirements of global corporations.
Founded in 1983 as a specialist supplier of technology and services,
Dimension Data's strategy has evolved with the emergence of the intelligent
network as the most important enabler in business today. Dimension Data's
global presence combined with its expertise and extensive skills base in
network infrastructure and e-business solutions environments enables its
customers to ascend into the global marketplace through 100% connectivity
and integration. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Dimension Data is a
member of the FTSE 250 index, employs over 12,000 people and operates in
over 30 countries on six continents. Dimension Data has achieved a three-
year compound annual growth rate in US dollars of 73% in revenue and 36% in
basic earnings per share. For more information, please go to
www.didata.com.
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Karen Cramer, Investor Relations
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