Monday November 5, 9:12 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Global Crossing
Former Joint Chiefs of Staff Director Becomes Global Crossing Vice President of Federal Programs
Logistics Expert Brings Global Communications Team Unique Perspective on U.S. Needs
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2001-- Global Crossing (NYSE: GX - news) today named U.S. Army General (ret.) John M. (Mike) McDuffie vice president, federal programs, for its Government Markets unit.
A former director for logistics for the Joint Chiefs of Staff for the U.S. Department of Defense, McDuffie brings more than 31 years of senior command and experience in worldwide military operations to this new position.
``Mike McDuffie's leadership experience and knowledge of military logistics worldwide will help Global Crossing meet the exacting communications requirements of the Department of Defense and other U.S. governmental agencies,'' said John Legere, chief executive officer, Global Crossing.
``Global Crossing has been successful in growing our presence in the government market because we have assembled a world-class team with diverse and expert knowledge of the communications needs of government agencies. General McDuffie is a tremendous addition to this team,'' said Paul Kayatta, president, Global Crossing Government Markets.
McDuffie served as the principal advisor and confidant to the chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff from 1998 to 2001.
In addition to advising the chairman and Secretary of Defense about long-term budget decisions and all critical logistics issues, he oversaw a wide range of programs, including strategic planning, force readiness, international logistics, civil engineering, medical readiness and environmental issues.
He also led the development of a logistics transformation campaign plan to support joint war fighting in the 21st century.
Throughout his career, McDuffie has supervised large and diverse teams across the United States and around the world. He has served as the President's personal military emissary for humanitarian relief and has handled national security issues with the State Department, Congress and other federal agencies.
As director of logistics and security assistance for the European command, he was responsible for planning and coordinating a diverse set of peace and wartime logistics functions including host nation support agreements, supply and services, civil engineering, crisis operations, transportation, contingency contracting and humanitarian assistance.
McDuffie also served as the U.S. National Logistics Representative to NATO.
``Communications is increasingly vital to the successful operation of the U.S. government both in peacetime and in times of conflict,'' said McDuffie. ``Bandwidth is a strategic asset and Global Crossing is uniquely positioned to offer government agencies the bandwidth, service and expertise to improve operations and communications. I look forward to helping Global Crossing expand its presence in the U.S. federal market.''
McDuffie will be based in the Washington, DC office.
About Global Crossing Government Markets
Global Crossing Government Markets provides government entities with innovative global networking solutions over the world's largest and most advanced seamless optical-based network. The company serves government customers in Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America.
Global Crossing also provides networking services to the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and has a framework agreement to provide services to the 46 member countries of NATO. In addition, Global Crossing provides the communications network linking 240 British Embassies and Foreign and Commonwealth offices worldwide.
About Global Crossing
Global Crossing Ltd. (NYSE: GX - news) provides telecommunications solutions over the world's first integrated global IP-based network, which reaches 27 countries and more than 200 major cities around the globe. Global Crossing serves many of the world's largest corporations, providing a full range of managed data and voice products and services.
Global Crossing operates throughout the Americas and Europe, and provides services in Asia through its subsidiary, Asia Global Crossing (NYSE: AX - news). Please visit www.globalcrossing.com or www.asiaglobalcrossing.com for more information.
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These risks, assumptions and uncertainties include: the ability to complete systems within currently estimated time frames and budgets; the ability to compete effectively in a rapidly evolving and price competitive marketplace; possible reductions in demand for our products and services due to competition or changes in industry conditions; changes in the nature of telecommunications regulation in the United States and other countries; changes in business strategy; the successful integration of newly-acquired businesses; the impact of technological change; and other risks referenced from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
