6/12/03
XO Communications Names Lee Weiner as Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Reston, VA - June12, 2003
XO Communications, Inc. today announced that it has appointed Lee Weiner as Senior Vice President and General Counsel. In this role he oversees all of the company's legal affairs.
"We welcome Lee as a member of our executive team," said Carl Grivner, XO Chief Executive Officer. "His experience in the legal field and in the telecommunications industry will be a tremendous asset to XO and help us to succeed in this competitive industry."
Mr. Weiner brings more than 20 years of telecommunications industry experience to his new position. Prior to joining XO, Mr. Weiner was Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Net2000 Communications, Inc. He also served as Vice President and Acting General Counsel/Senior Associate Counsel at Qwest Communications International, Inc. after its merger with LCI International, Inc. Prior to that, he was Vice President and General Counsel at LCI International, Inc. Mr. Weiner also held several senior positions at MCI Telecommunications Corporation.
"I look forward to serving XO in addressing the challenges associated with competing in such a dynamic industry," stated Lee Weiner. "It is a vibrant company with outstanding network assets and superior product and service offerings. These attributes combined with its stellar balance sheet and strong leadership team position XO to be a leader in the telecommunications industry. I look forward to contributing to XO's success in the marketplace."
About XO Communications
XO Communications is a leading broadband communications service provider offering a complete set of communications services, including: local and long distance voice, Internet access, Virtual Private Networking (VPN), Ethernet, Wavelength, Web Hosting and Integrated voice and data services.
XO has assembled an unrivaled set of facilities-based broadband networks and Tier One Internet peering relationships in the United States. XO currently offers facilities-based broadband communications services in more than 60 markets throughout the United States.
For more information contact:
Jenna Dee / XO Communications
Media and Industry Analysts
408-817-2297
