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| DHL EXPRESS' CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER HONORED AS 2004 PREMIER 100 IT LEADER BY IDG'S COMPUTERWORLD | |||||
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| PLANTATION, FL -- January 23, 2004 | |||||
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| "The Voice of IT Management" Recognizes Steve Bandrowczak for Creativity and Business Savvy in 5th Annual Awards Program DHL Express, the global market leader of the international express industry, today announced DHL CIO, Steve Bandrowczak, has been recognized by IDG's Computerworld, the "Voice of IT Management," as one of the business world's Premier 100 IT Leaders. The award honors executives who show exemplary technology leadership in resolving pressing business problems. Honorees, including Bandrowczak, were named and profiled in the January 5 issue of Computerworld and will be honored again at Computerworld's Premier 100 IT Leaders Conference, occurring March 5 - 7, 2004, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort, Palm Desert, Calif. Bandrowczak was selected from nearly 600 nominees who were measured against Computerworld's IT Leadership Index, a set of characteristics that describes executives who guide the effective use of IT in their organizations, and evaluated by the editors and by an external panel of past Premier 100 honorees. Other honorees include leading IT executives from corporations such as J.P. Morgan Chase, Marriott International, American Express, Lockheed Martin, MetLife and the U.S. Air Force. "Our Premier 100 list honors those who've had a positive impact on their IT groups and their companies during some of the toughest times in years," said Maryfran Johnson, editor in chief of Computerworld. "They lead people and projects to success. They're adept communicators who are 'bilingual' in tech-speak and business talk. But most significantly, they're still willing to take risks in these highly risk-averse times." In his role as Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President, Information Systems for DHL in the Americas, Bandrowczak is responsible for overseeing all IT initiatives for the Americas Region. Most recently, Bandrowczak was challenged with consolidating all IT functions across the Americas into one location, DHL's Americas Information Services Center (AMIS) in Scottsdale, Arizona. This IT facility is one of three central command points for DHL's "follow the sun" service strategy, which ensures DHL employees and customers have the highest level of support 24 hours a day. AMIS, along with two other IT centers in London and Kuala Lumpur, each take turns facilitating DHL's vast computing and telecommunications network (DHLNET) during an 8-hour period. The objective of the consolidation project in the U.S. was to create a state-of-the-art global data center that was capable of serving the DHL business in the Americas and managing global shared services, while at the same time reducing the overall IS costs, improving service and supporting increased collaboration between various IS departments. "This award means a great deal to DHL because it highlights our company's commitment to world class information technology which brings tremendous value to our customers," said John Fellows, CEO of DHL. "We are very proud of what Steve and his staff have accomplished. By successfully consolidating all Americas IT functionality into one state-of-the-art facility in Phoenix, DHL Americas completes the global IT strategy to provide unmatched customer service and IT collaboration around the globe." The complete list of Premier 100 IT Leaders can be found in the January 5, 2004 issue of Computerworld and online at www.computerworld.com. The issue includes several feature articles summarizing the challenges IT Leaders expect to face in the coming year, including motivating staff, avoiding project pitfalls, shoring up network security and preparing for the rebound. About DHL DHL is the world's leading express and logistics company offering customers innovative and customized solutions from a single source. With global expertise in solutions, express, air and ocean freight and overland transport, DHL combines worldwide coverage with an in depth understanding of local markets. DHL's harmonized international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. DHL continues to be at the forefront of technology and, with more than 170,000 dedicated employees, guarantees fast and reliable services aimed at exceeding customers' expectations. Based in Brussels, Belgium, DHL is 100% owned by Deutsche Post World Net. For more information about DHL and Airborne in the United States, please visit our Web site at http://www.dhlairborne.com. About Computerworld Computerworld, the "Voice of IT Management," is the most trusted source for the critical information needs of IT management. Through its weekly print publication, Computerworld.com website, focused conference series and custom research, Computerworld's integrated offerings form the U.S.-based hub of the world's largest (58-edition) global IT media network. Computerworld has won more than 100 print and online awards for editorial and design excellence in the past five years, including a Jesse H. Neal Award for "Best News Coverage," 22 ASBPE awards and BtoB Magazine's "Media Power 50" in 2003. In print since 1967, Computerworld currently has a guaranteed rate base of 180,000, a total print audience of 1,869,000 (according to IntelliQuest CIMS v.10.0), and an online audience of over 900,000 unique monthly visitors (according to DoubleClick). Breaking news and resources for IT management are available at www.computerworld.com. Computerworld is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company. IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers and offers online users the largest network of technology-specific sites around the world through IDG.net (www.idg.net), which comprises more than 330 targeted Web sites in 80 countries. IDG is also a leading producer of 168 computer-related events worldwide, and IDG's research company, IDC, provides global market intelligence and advice through 51 offices in 43 countries. Company information is available at www.idg.com. CONTACT: Kerri Dimke DHL (954) 888-7072 Kerri.Dimke@dhl.com |
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