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Sprint Names Kathy Walker Executive Vice President of Network Services

Posted on: Tuesday, 21 October 2003, 06:00 CDT

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprint today announced the appointment of Kathy Walker as executive vice president of network services. Walker previously served as senior vice president of network services and senior vice president of Global Markets' network services.

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In her new role, Walker, who will report to Gary Forsee, Sprint's chairman and chief executive officer, will lead the strategic direction of Sprint's wireless and wireline networks. She will continue to oversee the design engineering, operations and performance management of Sprint's nationwide PCS network as well as the domestic and international wireline voice, data and Internet networks. She also continues to have responsibility for access management and integrated technology planning for domestic and international strategic ventures.

"Our wireless and wireline networks represent the unique assets and capabilities we offer to our customers," said Forsee. "The quality of our networks is a cornerstone of our business, and we'll continue to improve their capabilities and enable them to deliver integrated product offerings."

"Kathy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this position, and her leadership will be invaluable as Sprint continues to integrate its wireless and wireline networks," Forsee said.

Walker had previously served as assistant vice president of Human Resources for Sprint Technology Services in October 1995 and vice president of product management for Sprint Business in April 1997. Her industry experience also includes leadership roles in product planning and management, fiber cable engineering, network inventory, design and construction of network buildings and the development of network standards and drawings.

Walker holds a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from South Dakota State University and Master of Science and Professional Engineering degrees from the University of Missouri-Rolla.

About Sprint

Sprint is a global integrated communications provider serving more than 26 million customers in over 100 countries. With approximately 70,000 employees worldwide and nearly $27 billion in annual revenues, Sprint is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying state-of-the- art network technologies, including the United States' first nationwide all- digital, fiber-optic network and an award-winning Tier 1 Internet backbone. Sprint provides local communications services in 39 states and the District of Columbia and operates the largest 100-percent digital, nationwide PCS wireless network in the United States. For more information, visit http://www.sprint.com/ .