Sunday, May 11, 2003

Viatel Appoints New CEO

Viatel named Lucy Woods as its new CEO. Woods most recently served as Senior Vice President for WorldCom Europe, Middle East and Africa. Prior to that, she was a senior executive at British Telecom, where she held the posts of CEO of British Telecom Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Mrs. Woods was a member of the Patten Commission for Policing in Northern Ireland.
http://www.viatel.com

  • Viatel operates a multiduct, 7,000 km fiber network linking major European cities. Viatel emerged from bankruptcy protection in June 2002.


  • In April 2003, Viatel announced the resignation of its Chairman and CEO, Michael J. Mahoney, after five years at the helm of the company. No reasons were given.


  • In March 2003, Viatel acquired Netcom Internet Limited, an ISP focused on business customers in the UK, and Cybernet (Schweiz) AG, a Swiss ISP.