New Prez for Alcatel Shanghai Bell

SHANGHAI, China -- Alcatel Shanghai Bell today announced that Ms. Olivia Qiu has been appointed president of the company by its Board of Directors, effective May 8. In addition to her new position as president of Alcatel Shanghai Bell, Ms. Qiu will continue with her responsibilities as head of Alcatel-Lucent’s (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) East Asia business, and a Director of the Board of Alcatel Shanghai Bell, Alcatel-Lucent’s flagship company in China.

The post was previously held by Mr. Frederic Rose, who continues as President of Alcatel-Lucent’s activities in Europe, Africa and Asia.The Board of Alcatel Shanghai Bell thanked Mr. Rose for his leadership and contributions to the company’s significant growth and operational achievements in the past year. It also expressed confidence in Ms. Qiu and the Alcatel Shanghai Bell management team under her leadership.

Prior to this appointment, Ms. Qiu was Executive Vice President of Alcatel Shanghai Bell, responsible for domestic sales, marketing and services. Ms. Qiu joined the former Alcatel in 1997 and held various positions in Alcatel China, Alcatel Shanghai Bell and Alcatel Asia Pacific, including the positions of Senior Key Account Manager, Commercial Operation Director, Vice President, Marketing and 3G, and Vice President, Carrier Business Development.

Ms. Olivia Qiu is a graduate of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. She attained a doctorate from Ecole Supérieure des Affaires de Grenoble, France.

Alcatel Shanghai Bell Co. Ltd.