Technology >> CEO Interviews >> February 26, 2001
DUNCAN LEWIS joined Global TeleSystems (GTS) in January 2001 as
President and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the day to day
operations of the company and, in particular, Ebone, the company's core
business unit. Ebone is Europe's original and most experienced broadband
IP and optical networking company, and a wholly owned division of GTS.
Lewis, 49, is a recognised leader in the global data and
telecommunications industry, with more than 20 years experience in
senior roles across the sector. Prior to joining GTS, Lewis was Managing
Director and Chief Corporate Development Officer of Equant NV. Amongst
his other achievements, Lewis was part of the senior team that brought
Equant to profitability within three years of its start-up and built a
customer base that includes around 30% of the Global 1000 companies.
Prior to Equant, Lewis' senior roles included: Chief Executive Officer,
Mercury Communications; Managing Director, Cable and Wireless Europe,
and Business Networks; and Chief Executive Officer, Granada Media. He
has also held various senior roles at BT, including Director '
Procurement, Strategy and Network Services. Profile
Ebone?
Mr. Lewis: It's a very straightforward business. In Ebone, we own and
operate the largest communications network
