Dr. Alexander Blum appointed CFO to Gigaset AG Executive Board
Munich, Mar 29, 2011
Dr. Alexander Blum appointed CFO to Gigaset AG Executive Board
Munich, March 30, 2010 - The Gigaset AG Supervisory Board in its meeting today appointed Dr. Alexander Blum CFO to the company's Executive Board. Dr. Blum will be responsible for finance, legal, human resources and for the timely, regular and transparent communication with the Gigaset AG shareholders.
Dr. Blum studied and earned his doctorate at the European Business School in Oestrich-Winkel and worked as a consultant at a large international consulting firm for several years before starting at Gigaset AG in 2008. From the outset he was in charge of the restructuring of Gigaset Communications GmbH before being appointed CFO in the extended management of Gigaset Communications GmbH in February 2010.
Dr. Blum has extensive knowledge of the Gigaset structures and processes. During the last two and a half years he contributed significantly to aligning the telephone manufacturer to a profitable, medium-sized business and expanded its global finance and controlling structures. During Dr. Blum's time as CFO, the overall results for the year increased significantly and above the set targets.
Gigaset AG, Munich, is a worldwide operating company focusing on telecommunication and accessories. Gigaset AG is the parent company of the Gigaset Group, the leading producer of cordless phones worldwide and the market leader in Europe for DECT phones.
The Gigaset AG shares are traded in the TecDAX of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Symbol: AQU, ISIN: DE0005156004.
Further information is available under http://www.gigaset.com
Contact:
Gigaset AG
Kerstin Diebenbusch
Investor Relations
Tel.: +49 (0)89 444456-937
E-Mail: info@gigaset.com
