GlobalX Names COO

MADISON, N.J. -- Global Crossing today announced the appointment of Carl Grivner as chief operating officer and Anthony Christie as senior vice president of product management. Grivner, who had been serving as executive vice president of global operations, will oversee sales and marketing for enterprise and carrier customers, product management and global operations. He will continue to report directly to John Legere, chief executive officer of Global Crossing. Christie will be responsible for the development, deployment and on-going management of the company's product and services suite, reporting to Grivner. "We're putting Carl into position to help us meet our financial targets while we conserve resources by bringing three key functions -- sales and marketing, product management and global operations -- under one leader," Legere said. "Carl will enhance the day-to-day operations for the company, and Anthony will concentrate on the products and services offered over our global fiber optic network, allowing me to drive our overall strategic restructuring and manage crucial communications."Global Crossing Ltd.