Atos Origin, Keith Wilman, UK, CEO

Atos Origin names Keith Wilman UK CEO

Atos Origin announced the appointment of the new UK CEO, Keith Wilman, who assumes his role with immediate effect.

Keith reports to Wilbert Kieboom, management board member and will work with the UK management team to further strengthen the UK operating model and to improve organic growth, in what is one of the most mature and advanced markets for IT services.

With over 25 years in the information technology field, Keith joins from Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), where he was most recently President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CSC's European Group Northern Region (UK, Ireland and The
Netherlands). Prior to joining CSC in 1997, Keith was managing director of Easams. Previously, he founded and managed a software development and tools company for GEC.

"The UK is a key market for Atos Origin and we are delighted to welcome Keith Wilman as the new CEO for our UK operations," said Bernard Bourigeaud, CEO and chairman of the management board for Atos Origin. "Keith's experience and expertise will be
invaluable as we strive to differentiate ourselves to further strengthen our business and increase profitability in what is one of Europe's most competitive markets."

"With its unique balanced mix of transaction processing, full information technology and business processing outsourcing services, I think Atos Origin is well placed to become the dominant European IT player," said Keith Wilman, UK CEO, Atos Origin. "The company has recently announced a series of big contract wins and I am looking forward to working with the UK team to continue this trend, as we look to win further new business with both existing and new clients."