DULLES, VA - AOL today announced that Maureen Govern, former Chief Technology Officer for Convergys Corporation, has been named to the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In that role, Govern will serve as a key member of AOL's executive team and will assist in the development of the company's technical strategy to ensure its alignment to AOL's overall business strategy.

Govern will manage the AOL network, including its infrastructure and data center operations; oversee the company's business technology functions; supervise AOL's internal computing services; and direct the company's shared technology development organization. Maureen succeeds industry veteran John McKinley, who was promoted following AOL's reorganization last fall and now runs AOL's Digital Services business. She will report to AOL Chairman and CEO Jon Miller.

"We are delighted that Maureen will be bringing her keen technology insight and experience to AOL," said Miller. "Maureen is a respected leader with an outstanding track record for managing technology services for large companies like AOL. As CTO, she will help us realign our technology resources to support the needs of our multiple businesses. She has the critical combination of wireline and wireless, service provider and manufacturer, network and back-office experience to help us build and transition our infrastructure to meet the demands of the changing marketplace."

"From a technology perspective, I couldn't think of a better time to come to AOL," Govern said. "The company is pushing forward with great new technologies to bring the Web alive for everyone on the Internet. It has a busy launch schedule of new digital services products. And it has some exciting new offerings in store for its members. All of this requires AOL to be on the leading edge of technology. I look forward to helping AOL accomplish this challenging task.

Prior to coming to AOL, Govern was CTO at Convergys Corporation, where she was responsible for technology leadership, identifying out-front, disruptive technologies for Convergys' Customer and Information Management Groups. In addition, she served as corporate spokesperson for Convergys on technology issues.

Before joining Convergys, Govern served as Vice President of Advanced Technology Development for Motorola's Global Telecommunication Solutions Sector. While in this position, Govern was responsible for Motorola's cellular architecture, performance analysis, and advanced radio and network technology development. Previously, she held senior positions at Bell-Northern Research and NYNEX Science and Technology.

Govern, who holds a Masters of Science in Operations Research from Stanford University, began her career as a member of the technical staff at Bell Laboratories in 1978.

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