EQUIFAX APPOINTS NEW CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
London, 2nd November 2007 – Leading consumer and business information specialist, Equifax Plc, has appointed a new Chief Information Officer. John Spencer will play a key role in helping Equifax in the UK develop and grow both its core business and new market opportunities. He brings a wealth of high level experience and will provide a driving force in shaping and implementing our future-enabling technology platforms and solutions.
Prior to joining Equifax, John spent eight years with GE, most recently as CIO for its UK mortgage business. Previously he was Chief Technology Officer for GE Consumer Finance Europe. Prior to working for GE, he held positions in the banking, airline and telecoms sectors in Ireland.
Spencer comments: “I am looking forward to this very exciting opportunity to help Equifax maximising its use of state-of-the-art technology to reach new markets and expand its suite of products.”
“John is a highly experienced finance and technology professional, putting him in a strong position to help Equifax implement its strategy of developing its core business and moving into new markets” confirmed Sandra Lawrence, General Manager, Equifax Plc. “I am confident that as part of the senior management team, John will play an instrumental part in Equifax’s expansion strategy, providing a driving force for the technology team.”
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About Equifax
Equifax empowers businesses and consumers with information they can trust. A global leader in information solutions, we leverage one of the largest sources of consumer and commercial data, along with advanced analytics and proprietary technology, to create customised insights that enrich both the performance of businesses and the lives of consumers.
Customers have trusted Equifax for over 100 years to deliver innovative solutions with the highest integrity and reliability. Businesses – large and small – rely on us for consumer and business credit intelligence, portfolio management, fraud detection, decisioning technology, marketing tools, and much more. We empower individual consumers to manage their personal credit information, protect their identity and maximise their financial well-being.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Equifax Inc. employs approximately 5,000 people in 14 countries throughout North America, Latin America and Europe. Equifax is a member of Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500® Index. Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EFX.
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