Chris West appointed Head of Telecommunications and Media at Arthur D. Little




London, UK-/22 September, 2004 - Wi-Fi Technology News/- Arthur D. Little (ADL), one of the world?s leading management consulting firms, today announces the appointment of Chris West to Head of UK Telecommunications and Media. He will also continue to lead ADL?s UK corporate finance activities.

After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with Arthur Anderson in 1994, Chris moved to Arthur D. Little where he worked for five years, the last two as Manager in the London Corporate Finance Practice. Following this first experience with ADL, Chris moved into new media and consultancy for the Telecoms, Media and Technology (TMT) sector before re-joining ADL in 2003.


As part of the 150-strong, global Arthur D. Little TIME (Telecoms, Information, Media and Electronics) Practice network, Chris?s London-based team is particularly focusing on helping companies realise the value opportunities presented by new broadband technologies and assisting financiers to review telecoms and media-related investment opportunities.


Chris West commented on his appointment, ?Our UK TIME Practice is a thriving area of our business. We have a solid reputation and strong track record for providing pragmatic commercial advice on technology-related opportunities and for interfacing with companies and the financial community to get good deals completed. I shall endeavour to maintain our levels of excellence and deliver the quality of service our clients deserve.?

Arthur D. Little is the world's first management consulting firm, with offices in 30 countries worldwide. Founded in 1886, ADL combines industry knowledge, functional experience and technology skills to help clients grow and create extraordinary value. ADL offers expertise in technology strategy, organisation, and management, innovation and e-business.