Euronet Worldwide Names M. Jeannine Strandjord to Board of Directors
Euronet Worldwide Names M. Jeannine Strandjord to Board of Directors
Euronet Worldwide Names M. Jeannine Strandjord to Board of Directors LEAWOOD, KS USA (April 12, 2001) — Euronet Worldwide (Nasdaq: EEFT), a leading provider of secure electronic financial transaction solutions, today announced that M. Jeannine Strandjord, Senior Vice President - Finance, Long Distance Division for Sprint Corporation, has agreed to serve on its Board of Directors
Ms. Strandjord has served in her current position with Sprint Corporation since 1998, and has responsibility for billing, accounting, budgeting, financial policy, financial systems, operational analysis, receivables management and decision support.
"Ms. Strandjord brings a strong business and financial background to the Euronet board," said Michael Brown, Chairman and CEO of Euronet Worldwide. "Her background in finance and telecommunications will be especially helpful as our company continues to expand our product offerings and our global geographic presence.”
Prior to assuming her present duties at Sprint Corporation, Strandjord served as Senior Vice President and Treasurer for Sprint. In that position, she was responsible for treasury operations, capital markets, pension and savings trust management, risk management and loss prevention, and all real estate/facilities functions for Sprint and its subsidiaries. She held that position since 1990.
Strandjord joined Sprint in January 1985, serving as Vice President of Finance and Distribution at AmeriSource, Inc., a Sprint subsidiary. From 1986 to 1990, she served as Vice President and Controller of Sprint. Prior to joining Sprint, Strandjord was Vice President of Finance for Macy's Midwest and had held positions with Kansas City Power & Light Co. and Ernst and Whinney.
About Euronet Worldwide
Euronet Worldwide is an industry leader in providing secure electronic financial transaction solutions. The company offers financial payment middleware, financial network gateways, outsourcing and consulting services to financial institutions and mobile operators. These solutions enable their customers to access personal financial information and perform secure financial transactions -- any time, any place. The company has processing centers located in the United States, Europe and Asia, and owns and operates the largest independent ATM network in Europe. Euronet was recently ranked number two on the Deloitte & Touche Technical Fast 500, a ranking of the fastest growing technology companies in North America. With corporate headquarters in Leawood, Kansas, USA, and European headquarters in Budapest, Hungary, Euronet serves more than 200 clients in 60 countries. Visit our web site at www.euronetworldwide.com .
Ms. Strandjord has served in her current position with Sprint Corporation since 1998, and has responsibility for billing, accounting, budgeting, financial policy, financial systems, operational analysis, receivables management and decision support.
"Ms. Strandjord brings a strong business and financial background to the Euronet board," said Michael Brown, Chairman and CEO of Euronet Worldwide. "Her background in finance and telecommunications will be especially helpful as our company continues to expand our product offerings and our global geographic presence.”
Prior to assuming her present duties at Sprint Corporation, Strandjord served as Senior Vice President and Treasurer for Sprint. In that position, she was responsible for treasury operations, capital markets, pension and savings trust management, risk management and loss prevention, and all real estate/facilities functions for Sprint and its subsidiaries. She held that position since 1990.
Strandjord joined Sprint in January 1985, serving as Vice President of Finance and Distribution at AmeriSource, Inc., a Sprint subsidiary. From 1986 to 1990, she served as Vice President and Controller of Sprint. Prior to joining Sprint, Strandjord was Vice President of Finance for Macy's Midwest and had held positions with Kansas City Power & Light Co. and Ernst and Whinney.
About Euronet Worldwide
Euronet Worldwide is an industry leader in providing secure electronic financial transaction solutions. The company offers financial payment middleware, financial network gateways, outsourcing and consulting services to financial institutions and mobile operators. These solutions enable their customers to access personal financial information and perform secure financial transactions -- any time, any place. The company has processing centers located in the United States, Europe and Asia, and owns and operates the largest independent ATM network in Europe. Euronet was recently ranked number two on the Deloitte & Touche Technical Fast 500, a ranking of the fastest growing technology companies in North America. With corporate headquarters in Leawood, Kansas, USA, and European headquarters in Budapest, Hungary, Euronet serves more than 200 clients in 60 countries. Visit our web site at www.euronetworldwide.com .