Stuttgart, 31. May 2010 – International IT company GFT Technologies AG has globally aligned its communication activities by merging its Corporate Marketing, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations operations. Andrea Wlcek, who was previously responsible for the Corporate Communications and Investor Relations departments, will head the newly created Marketing, Media & Investor Relations division.

“This move is designed to drive the international alignment of our communication activities and intensify our global contacts with shareholders, investors, analysts, customers and the media,” explains CEO Ulrich Dietz.

As Head of Marketing, Media & Investor Relations, Andrea Wlcek will be responsible for all internal and external communication activities, as well as for the GFT Group’s Investor Relations. In this capacity, she will belong to the Executive Directors Committee of the GFT Group, which steers corporate functions and reports directly to the Executive Board. Andrea Wlcek graduated in business administration and has many years of experience in both information technology and the financial services industry – the GFT Group’s core client sector. Before joining GFT in 2002, she worked for Deutsche Bank in Germany and Spain, as well as for the IT consulting and services company CSC.

"It is particularly exciting to be able to shape the communication activities of an international company in a sector as innovative as information technology,” states Andrea Wlcek. According to the Group’s spokesperson, the aim will be to enhance the use of existing synergies within the GFT Group while continuing to ensure the GFT Group’s reliable and transparent communication activities around the world.

The recent revamp of GFT’s corporate website is aimed at supporting these efforts. Dynamic and user-friendly, informative and attractive – the new site launched at the beginning of 2010 reflects GFT’s global image. The company’s wide range of products and services are presented with the aid of numerous new features, an intuitive user interface and a clear structure. “GFT stands for best-fit IT expertise and IT solutions. The new website reflects the versatility and excellence of our services,” explains Andrea Wlcek. “GFT is on the path to sustainable growth. Together, we aim to accompany this development with our global communication activities.”