Qwest Communications International Inc. announced today that Barry K. Allen has been appointed executive vice president of operations, with responsibi...

Qwest Communications International Inc. announced today that Barry K. Allen has been appointed executive vice president of operations, with responsibility for the company's network and information technology (IT) operations. Allen previously served as the company's chief human resources officer and will be replaced by Jill R. Sanford, who will now serve as the company's chief human resources officer. These changes are effective Monday, March 22 and both Allen and Sanford will report directly to Qwest Chairman and CEO Richard C.
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Allen joined Qwest in July of 2002 and has more than 25 years of senior management experience. During his tenure in the telecommunications sector, Allen directed a number of operational functions including, local network, marketing, and publishing. He also served as president and COO of Marquette Electronics, Inc. and was president and CEO at Illinois Bell, Wisconsin Bell and Ameritech Publishing. Sanford joined Qwest in October of 2002 after serving as the senior vice president for human resources services at First Data Corporation in Denver. Sanford has held management positions as a lawyer and in human resources functions with U S WEST and Holme, Roberts and Owen.

Al-Noor Ramji, Qwest's executive vice president and chief information officer (CIO), will serve as the company's CIO of IT strategy and report to Allen. He will be a technical advisor to Allen on operational and strategy matters.
The company also announced that Augie Cruciotti, executive vice president of Qwest's network services group, will be leaving Qwest for personal reasons.


About Qwest
Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) is a leading provider of voice, video and data services to more than 25 million customers. The company's 47,000 employees are committed to the "Spirit of Service" and
providing world-class services that exceed customers' expectations for quality, value and reliability.

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