ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
CSG
International (NASDAQ: CSGS), a global provider of interactive
transaction-driven solutions and services, today announced Peter Kalan,
chief executive officer of the company, has announced his plans to
retire at the end of the year, following 19 years of service with CSG.
CSG veteran Bret Griess, president and chief operating officer, has been
named to succeed Kalan as president and chief executive officer of the
company, effective January 1, 2016. In addition, Griess will be
appointed to the Board effective January 1, 2016.
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CSG veteran Bret Griess, president and chief operating officer, has been named to succeed Peter Kalan as president and chief executive officer of CSG International (NASDAQ:CSGS), effective January 1, 2016. (Photo: Business Wire)
Griess, 47, has served in various senior and executive management roles
with CSG for over 19 years. In his current capacity, he oversees the
company's global sales, operations and delivery, client relationships,
product development & management. Prior to this role, he held a variety
of positions in operations and information technology, including chief
operating officer.
Kalan, 56, has served as CSG's chief executive officer and president
since December 2007. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Kalan served in a
variety of roles including corporate development and chief financial
officer.
"On behalf of the CSG Board of Directors, I am extremely grateful to
Peter for his outstanding leadership," said Don Reed, chairman of CSG's
Board of Directors. "Under Peter's leadership, CSG has become the
leading business support solutions provider in the North American cable
and satellite markets, expanded our presence internationally, invested
in next generation solutions aimed at the changing video landscape, and
groomed the next generation of CSG leaders to build upon this legacy.
Bret's appointment as chief executive officer by the board is the result
of a robust succession planning process and the confidence that we have
in this management team to continue to drive long-term shareholder value
as has been done under Peter's leadership."
"I am honored to have worked with such a committed and dedicated group
of employees," said Kalan. "Over the years, I'm very proud of the work
that we have done to enable our clients to compete in an extremely
challenging and dynamic environment. This could not have been
accomplished without an active and engaged board of directors and a
highly qualified and talented executive team. Bret and his teams have
played an integral role towards transforming our company into a trusted
partner to the world's leading communications providers. I am leaving
the company in good hands with Bret and this broad and deep bench of
experienced leaders within the company."
"I am grateful to have the opportunity to lead CSG at this exciting
moment in our history," said Griess. "I look forward to working with the
board, our customers, our leadership team and our highly talented
employees as we continue to enhance our competitive position in the
markets we serve, execute on our strategic plan and continue to deliver
strong results benefitting our shareholders, customers, employees and
communities in which we operate."
About CSG International
CSG
Systems International, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGS)
is a market-leading business support solutions and services company
serving the majority of the top 100 global communications service
providers, including leaders in fixed, mobile and next-generation
networks such as AT&T, Charter Communications, Comcast, DISH, Orange,
T-Mobile, Telefonica, Time Warner Cable, Vodafone, Vivo and Verizon.
With over 30 years of experience and expertise in voice, video, data and
content services, CSG International offers a broad portfolio of licensed
and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-based products and solutions that help
clients compete more effectively, improve business operations and
deliver a more impactful customer experience across a variety of touch
points. For more information, visit our website at www.csgi.com.
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