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NextiraOne Selects Michael Mecham as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategy
HOUSTON - August 5, 2003 - NextiraOne, LLC, a Platinum Equity company, today announced the appointment of Michael Mecham, industry veteran, to the new position of Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategy. As senior vice president of business development and strategy for NextiraOne, Mecham oversees new market analysis and development, competitive intelligence, strategic partner relationships and corporate strategy. Mike joins NextiraOne from XO Communications (formerly NEXTLINK Communications), where he served as vice president of corporate development and strategy. Mecham also served in high-profile managerial positions with AT&T Wireless (formerly McCaw Cellular Communications), Bank of America and the CIA. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and his master of business administration degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. "We're glad to have Mike as a member of the NextiraOne management team," said President and CEO Michael Ruley. "His experience and key industry relationships will be valuable assets to this management team, and Mike's ability to develop effective strategy will be instrumental in helping NextiraOne to become an industry powerhouse." About NextiraOneHeadquartered in Houston and Paris, NextiraOne is a leading provider of network solutions and services. NextiraOne delivers world-class solutions and LifeCycleSM services from planning and design, through the implementation, support, and management of voice, data, and converged communications networks. As a global service organization that carries an extensive portfolio of certifications and product expertise, NextiraOne provides best-in-class technologies from leading partners, such as Nortel Networks, Cisco Systems, and Alcatel. NextiraOne offers consultation and solutions development ranging from contact center applications to network infrastructure outsourcing. NextiraOne is owned by Platinum Equity (www.peh.com), a global organization specializing in the acquisition and strategic management of mission-critical companies. For more information, please visit www.NextiraOne.com. About Platinum Equity Platinum Equity (www.platinumequity.com) is a global acquisition firm specializing in the strategic operation of mission-critical services and solutions businesses according to a unique M&A&OSM model of value creation. Since its founding in 1995, Platinum has completed over 40 privately funded transactions, leveraging a multi-billion dollar revenue base derived from the continued growth of its portfolio. With an established global infrastructure, Platinum employs a workforce of more than 18,000 serving over 600,000 customer sites worldwide. Contact: Melissa Yarbrough For NextiraOne: |
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