Michael joined the company in 1997 as a senior SAP consultant. Throughout his career with
Atos Origin, Michael has held many positions ranging from consultant, program manager to operations director. In these capacities, Michael has led multi-million dollar, multi-national SAP implementations as well as being responsible for all activities pertaining to managing a business unit. Michael has been involved in numerous engagements with consulting and systems integration clients including Royal Philips, Hydro Aluminum, Fenwal and The Freeman Companies.

"Michael was chosen as the leader for our ERP services because of his experience and forward-thinking leadership in providing customer value,” says Paul Stewart, Executive Vice President and CEO of Atos Origin North America. “In North America, ERP services are all about providing customers value through full lifecycle SAP implementation and support. Michael will position this team for the strategic growth we are planning for in 2009.”

Prior to joining Atos Origin, Michael worked for Deloitte & Touche, where he was part of the SAP practice. He consulted with clients such as Microsoft, Merisel, Yamaha Motors and Armstrong.

In addition to his BBA and MBA degrees from Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Michael holds a degree from Glasgow University and various PMP and SAP certifications. He has also completed the highly prestigious Atos Origin Gold Program (Global Organizational and Leadership Development), which is an integrated work-based program that aims to create the next generation of leaders.

About Atos Origin

Atos Origin is an international information technology services company. Its business is turning client vision into results through the application of consulting, systems integration and managed operations. The company's annual revenues are $8.3 billion and it employs 50,000 people in 40 countries. Atos Origin is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games and has a client base of international blue-chip companies across all sectors. Atos Origin is quoted on the Paris Eurolist Market and trades as Atos Origin, Atos Worldline and Atos Consulting.

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For more information:

Rachel Macik, Marketing Communications Manager, North America
rachel.bankston@atosorigin.com

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