Ledford will work with prominent leaders to elevate Atlanta’s
status as a global innovation hub
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 13, 2018--
NCR
Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global leader in omni-channel solutions,
today announced that Executive Vice President of the Chief
Administration Office and Chief Human Resources Officer Andrea Ledford
has been named to the Metro Atlanta Chamber Innovation &
Entrepreneurship Advisory Board.
As a member of this prestigious group, Ledford will serve alongside
other C-level executives, local university presidents, investors, and
representatives from Invest Atlanta and the Georgia Department of
Economic Development. Together, they will work to position Atlanta as a
top-tier global competitor that will continue to attract new companies
and talent, while leading the region to a more prosperous and vibrant
future.
“Being named to the Metro Atlanta Chamber Advisory Board is a
well-deserved recognition for Andrea, who was an early proponent for
moving NCR’s Global Headquarters Campus to Midtown Atlanta,” said NCR
Chairman and CEO Bill Nuti. “Andrea will use her vast knowledge and
expertise to help the Chamber realize our shared vision of helping
Atlanta become the Silicon Valley of the East.”
The appointment will allow Ledford to further NCR’s strategic
priorities, including the company’s many partnerships with the
university system of Georgia. NCR recruits heavily from local schools
for both internships and full-time and ‘gateway’ hires. The company also
funds a variety of technology and STEM-focused scholarship programs for
Georgia students and is a sponsor of Women in Technology, an advocacy
group for women and girls pursing STEM careers.
NCR recently opened its new global headquarters campus, which will be
home to approximately 5,000 skilled professionals. The state-of-the-art
campus will be roughly 750,000 square feet of space when completed. It
is comprised of two office towers situated at the corner of 8th
and Spring streets in the heart of burgeoning Midtown Atlanta. Areas of
the campus will be accessible to the public and the lecture hall is
already being utilized to co-host events for students from local
universities including Georgia Tech.
About the Metro Atlanta Chamber
The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) serves as a catalyst for a more
prosperous and vibrant region. To advance economic growth and improve
metro Atlanta's quality of place, MAC is focused on starting, growing
and recruiting companies to the 29-county metro Atlanta region. The
Chamber is also focused on growing the region's innovation economy by
promoting and strengthening connections to drive Atlanta's innovation
and entrepreneurial culture. MAC is committed to being an active voice
for the business community, serving as an advocate for a competitive
business climate and telling Atlanta's story. For more information,
visit www.metroatlantachamber.com
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.
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NCR Media Contact:
Albe Zakes, 267-221-4800
Albert.Zakes@ncr.com