Sophia W. Williams joins alma mater board to provide guidance,
business and industry leadership
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2018--
NCR
Corporation (NYSE:NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions,
announced today that Sophia Weatherby Williams, NCR’s global vice
president and general manager of the Telecom & Technology, will join the
Board of Advisors of Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College
of Business.
Robinson’s Board of Advisors is comprised of regional, national, or
international business leaders who are devoted to creating opportunities
for creative, talented, and ambitious business students; demonstrating
business excellence and free market principles; and creating the
business school of the future.
Williams is an alumna of Robinson and for over 20 years has led
technology and services businesses for some of the best brand names in
the industry – including NCR, Bell Labs Lucent Technologies, Avaya and
AT&T. Her diverse experience across sales, marketing, product
development, services, and general management roles has enabled her to
successfully lead businesses as well as execute highly successful
business transformations. She is also well known for a relentless focus
on the customer experience and delivering the highest levels of customer
loyalty results.
As a recognized leader within the technology services industry, as well
as at NCR, Williams is an expert at building high performance teams,
driving high employee engagement and being a role model to women who
aspire to succeed in senior leadership positions in the technology
sector.
“We are excited to welcome Sophia, a distinguished alumna to the Board
of Advisors,” said Robinson College Dean Richard D. Philips. “Sophia has
had an extraordinary career in business and is passionate about helping
the Robinson College continue to meet our goals to nurture future
leaders by championing approaches that allow our students to grow and
thrive in today’s and tomorrow’s business world. The participation of
industry leaders like Sophia help us realize our vision that ‘No one
gets closer to business than Robinson.’”
As part of the Board of Advisors, Williams will support the growth of
Robinson as well as champion and inspire faculty and students to achieve
success throughout their careers. She also looks forward to supporting
networking and development opportunities that promote Georgia State
students, academics and business innovation at local companies including
NCR.
“Innovation, differentiation, speed, agility, and a high-performing
culture are the core principles that drive my business’ success, and I
am excited to join the Board of Advisors and my alma mater to share best
practices with the students at Georgia State,” said Williams. “I believe
that to drive success, you have to have a strong commitment to the
company, your customers and your employees -- and that passion is
contagious. I also believe in recognizing high performers, which ensures
that we attract the industry’s top talent to be a part of our team. I am
honored to be named to the Robinson College Board of Advisors and
support the mission that it is the premier business school for Atlanta
and one of the finest in the world.”
NCR has a commitment to hiring top talent from Georgia and has provided
multiple scholarships and internships to Georgia State students through
its NCR Scholar program. NCR believes that a strong public/private
partnership is critical for the future of technology innovation, growth
and developing the future.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) is a leader in omni-channel solutions,
turning everyday interactions with businesses into exceptional
experiences. With its software, hardware, and portfolio of services, NCR
enables nearly 700 million transactions daily across financial, retail,
hospitality, travel, telecom and technology industries. NCR solutions
run the everyday transactions that make your life easier. NCR is
headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., with about 30,000 employees and does
business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the
United States and other countries. NCR encourages investors to visit its
website which is updated regularly with financial and other important
information about NCR.
About the Robinson College of Business (http://robinson.gsu.edu/)
Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business is a
community of students, educators and professionals who specialize in
discovering insights that drive smarter business decisions. Our programs
push students beyond the classroom and offer experiences that bridge the
gap between business education and the business world. Our
internationally recognized faculty are not only experts in their fields
but also prolific authors, distinguished researchers and award-winning
leaders.
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NCR Corporation
Cameron Smith, 678-808-5313
Cameron.smith@ncr.com