Technology >> CEO Interviews >> May 17, 1999

James E. Barlett – Galileo International Ic (glc)

JAMES E. BARLETT was elected Chairman of Galileo International Inc., in 1997 and has been President and Chief Executive Officer since 1994. Mr. Barlett has more than 35 years of international experience spanning a wide spectrum in the information technology industry. Prior to joining Galileo, he served as Executive Vice President of Worldwide Operations and Systems for MasterCard International Corporation, overseeing its global program for innovative technology replacement, and was a member of the MasterCard International Operations Committee. Previously, Mr. Barlett was Executive Vice President of Operations for NBD Bancorp, where he managed the redevelopment of core banking systems. He also directed the development, implementation and operation of the Cirrus International automated teller switching system, and served as Vice Chairman of Cirrus, Inc. Mr. Barlett also was a partner with Touche Ross and Co., currently known as Deloitte and Touche, managing numerous international assignments. In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors for TeleTech Holdings, Inc., and Korn/Ferry International. Mr.Barlett earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Akron in Ohio. Profile
TWST: Can you give us a brief overview of Galileo and a little bit of

the company's history just to kind of set the scene for the readers?

Mr. Bartlett: Galileo International's history dates