2007

Paris, Sept. 5, 2007

 

 

Orange Business Services, the business communications arm of the France Telecom group, has announced the appointment of Sanjay Vig as the CEO for the combined entity in India after the recent acquisition of GTL's Enterprise and Managed Services units. The integrated entity will result in stronger ICT capabilities of Orange Business Services for Indian and multinational corporations (MNCs) who need network related services in India and throughout the region.

 

The acquired company will operate under the umbrella brand of Orange Business Services with the leadership of Sanjay Vig, who brings in over 17 years of rich experience from the IT services sector in both domestic and SEA markets. In the capacity of CEO, Sanjay will be responsible for the immediate integration of the entity into Orange Business Services' existing operations and further execute the country business strategy of the company. Sanjay will assume his responsibilities with immediate effect.

 

On this occasion Ms. Yee-May Leong, senior vice president, Asia Pacific said:  "The completion of the acquisition marks a significant step for us in the region as it helps us reinforce our commitment for growth in network related services. Added to this, the appointment of Sanjay comes well in time as we expand our presence in the country."

 

Sanjay Vig, CEO, Orange Business Services, India, adds:  "I am looking forward to contributing to the growth of the business in the country while managing and integrating the acquired entity into Orange Business Services. This is a very exciting opportunity as India is becoming a hot-spot for communications services with the rapid economic growth."

 

Prior to this role, Sanjay has held various leadership positions with Hewlett Packard (Singapore) including portfolios in Technology Services, Business Development and Network Services.

 

With the completion of this acquisition, France Telecom will increase its presence in India to over 1,590 direct employees while retaining the human capital of the acquired entity. The company will also serve directly over 450 customers that were earlier managed by GTL.

 

 

Orange is the key brand of France Telecom, one of the world's leading telecommunications operators. France Telecom serves more than 163 million customers in five continents as of June 30, 2007, of which two thirds are Orange customers. The Group had consolidated sales of 51.7 billion euros in 2006 and 25,9 billion euros for the 1st semester of 2007. At June 30, 2007 the group had 102.5 million mobile customers and 10.5 million broadband internet (ADSL) customers.

 

Launched in June 2005, the NExT program (New Experience in Telecommunications) will enable the Group to pursue its transformation as an integrated operator and make France Telecom the benchmark for new telecommunications services in Europe. In 2006, Orange became the Group's single brand for Internet, television and mobile services in the majority of countries where the company operates, and Orange Business Services the banner for services offered to businesses worldwide. France Telecom is the number three mobile operator and the number one provider of broadband internet services in Europe and one of the world leaders in providing telecommunication services to multinational companies.

 

France Telecom (NYSE:FTE) is listed on Euronext Paris and on the New York Stock Exchange.

 

For more information:  www.orange.com, www.francetelecom.com, www.orange-business.com