2008-02-27 18:00:39 -
www.ust-global.com - UST Global(SM), a leading provider of IT services and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) solutions for Global 2000 enterprises, announced today that Carl Wilson, the executive vice president and chief information officer of Marriott International, Inc., has joined the UST Global Strategic Advisory Board. Wilson has global accountability for all business information technology resources at Marriott
International, Inc., a leading worldwide hospitality company with reported sales of $12.2 billion for fiscal year 2006 and approximately 151,000 employees. He will assist UST Global expand its footprint globally as the company looks to strengthen its growth outside of North America.
"Carl will advise the company in strategic areas including global expansion, technology and operational leadership, and market strategies," said Sajan Pillai, president and COO, UST Global. "We are excited to welcome Carl Wilson, who is an IT leader in his industry. The level of guidance and strategic direction he brings to UST Global is top-notch and will be of value as we move forward in our mission of becoming the best global IT services firm."
Before he joined Marriott in 1997, Wilson was the CIO and vice president of information resources at Georgia-Pacific Corporation. During his career, he was the senior vice president of MIS for the food and international retailing sectors of Grand Metropolitan Plc. and vice president of information management for The Pillsbury Company, Inc.
Wilson serves on various boards including the AT&T Executive Customer Advisory Council and the Board of Directors of both Global eXchange Services, Inc. and Rivermine Software, Inc.
About UST Global
UST Global(SM) is a leading provider of end-to-end IT services and BPO solutions for the Global 2000 market. UST Global offers a client-centric Global Engagement Model that provides the optimal mix of senior local resources with the cost, scale and quality advantages of offshore operations for each client. The company is known for its relentless focus on clients, flexibility, and commitment beyond contract. Headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, UST Global has more than 5,500 employees worldwide and is certified globally as CMMI(R) Level 5, P-CMM(R) Level 5, and ISO 27001. For more information visit: www.ust-global.com.
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