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COMPAQ: Compaq appoints Werner Koepf as General Manager of Europe,
Middle East & Africa
Story Filed: Friday, June 18, 1999 7:53 AM EST
JUN 18, 1999, M2 Communications - Compaq Computer Europe, Middle East & Africa
(EMEA) today announced the appointment of Werner Koepf as vice-president and general manager
of Compaq Europe, Middle East & Africa, to lead the next phase of its growth and development
across the region. Compaq also announced the retirement effective 30th June of Andreas Barth,
senior vice-president and general manager of Compaq EMEA.
Mr Koepf was previously vice-president and managing director of the General Business Group
responsible for managing Compaq's business activities across 11 European countries.
"I am delighted to accept the challenge of taking EMEA forward by aligning our organisation around
the new global structure announced today and by assuring the continued growth of Compaq's
operations in this region," said Mr Koepf.
"All of us at Compaq are grateful for Andreas Barth's leadership in EMEA," commented Benjamin
M. Rosen, chairman and acting chief executive officer. "In his nearly 12 years with Compaq,
Andreas has made an outstanding contribution to the corporation's growth and our position as the
world personal computing leader. As a result, we have a strong company in EMEA and a solid
foundation on which to build for the future."
Andreas Barth said: "Last year I announced my intention to retire once I had seen the Digital
acquisition through. With the integration complete and the company realigning to improve execution,
I believe it is the ideal time to hand over leadership to Werner Koepf."
Werner Koepf has been with Compaq for more than six years. Previously he spent four years as
CEO and chairman of European Silicon Structures BV, and 22 years with Texas Instruments, where
he became vice president of the company's European Semiconductor Group and vice president of its
International Systems Division.
Company Background
Compaq is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of
personal computers. Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services,
including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions,
networking and communication products, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer
PCs. The company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly programmes and business
practices.
Compaq was established in the UK in 1984 and is headquartered in Richmond, Surrey. Its products
and services are sold and supported through a network of marketing partners across the UK.
Customer advice, reseller locations and information about Compaq and its products can be found at
compaq.co.uk or by calling the Compaq Call Centre on 0845 270 4000. This is the
Compaq UK telephone number for publication (all calls are charged at local rates). |
