EN: Edward Kozel is the new CTIO at Deutsche Telekom
Edward Kozel has been appointed Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO) and joins the Deutsche Telekom Management Board, effective from today May 3, 2010. With his appointment the Deutsche Telekom Board of Management is complete again. Edward Kozel replaces previous incumbent Hamid Akhavan, who left Deutsche Telekom in mid-February.
Kozel spent most of his career in the telecommunications industry in leading positions, including being a member of the management board of Cisco. He also served on the supervisory boards of established companies such as Yahoo and Reuters as well as chairing the Supervisory Board of Telepo. He has also worked for other leading firms in the field of technology, including Red Hat, Symbol Technology and TIBCO Software.
Kozel has established himself particularly within the fields of technology and innovation, complimenting these with an entrepreneurial approach. In his twelve years in leading functions at Cisco, five of which he served as CTO, he was responsible for more than 22 technology acquisitions and 25 minority investments.
"Edward Kozel is an established icon in our industry with an outstanding track-record in terms of leadership and expertise," says Rene Obermann, CEO of Deutsche Telekom. "I am delighted that Edward has joined Deutsche Telekom and am convinced that he will make a substantial contribution in implementing our new strategy of 'fix, transform and innovate'."
"I am thrilled to be part of Deutsche Telekom during this exciting phase of its development," says Kozel. "The industry is going through some fast and phenomenal changes, and I am more than convinced that Deutsche Telekom, with its new strategy, is on the right track to take on the opportunities of the future. There is already a sound foundation in place, and I am excited to have been given the opportunity to further develop and focus Deutsche Telekom's position in the global internet communications market."
Kozel is 54 years old and was born in the U.S.A. He graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He is married and has three children.
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