2007

Paris, Oct. 23, 2007

 

 

Paul Molinier has been appointed senior vice president of the Services Transformation Program for Orange Business Services. With 20 years in ICT services, Molinier's experience will be key in confirming Orange Business Services' leadership in the areas of IP Transformation, Communication Critical Applications and IT & Telecom convergent services.

 

Orange Business Services' strong position in these domains is clearly reflected through our 'Advanced Business Network' and 'Extended Business Services' revenues that have respectively increased by 10.4 percent and 11.9 percent on a historical basis in 2006.

 

As a member of the Orange Business Services Executive Committee, Molinier reports to Hervé Kauffmann, chief operating officer.

 

"Paul brings to Orange Business Services a vast knowledge of the services business," said Kauffmann. "His long and successful operational experience will be key in further strengthening our position."

 

Prior to joining Orange Business Services, Molinier was the CEO of Telindus France (formerly Arche Communications), a leading network services provider in France. A graduate of Ecole Poytechnique and INSEAD, Molinier previously led the Automation business of Siemens in France and held various leadership positions during his 6-year career at Texas Instruments.

 

 

Orange is the key brand of France Telecom, one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with more than 161 million customers on five continents.

 

In June 2006, as part of the France Telecom integrated operator strategy (NExT program) to deliver simple, convergent products, Orange became the single brand for mobile, Internet and TV offers in France, the United Kingdom, The Netherlands and in Spain, strengthening Orange’s position as the number two mobile and Internet services brand in Europe. In addition, Orange Business Services, which operates in 220 countries or territories, became the new banner for business communications solutions and services.

 

France Telecom (NYSE:FTE) is listed on Euronext Paris Eurolist market and on the New York Stock  Exchange. At March 31, 2007, the group had more than 100 million mobile customers, about 12.5 million Internet customers and 48.5 million fixed line customers.

 

In 2006, France Telecom had consolidated sales of 51.7 billion euros.

 

Further information about Orange and France Telecom can be found on the Orange Web site at www.orange.com, www.orange-business.com or the France Telecom at www.francetelecom.com.