Release date: March 26, 2003
Contact: Terri Thornton, Thornton Communications, 404-932-4347 or territhornton@mindspring.com
Worldspan's Jesse Liebman accepts post on board of KSU's Coles College of Business
Jesse Liebman, senior vice president -- strategic planning for Worldspan, has agreed to serve on the board of directors of the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. He joins an elite group of prominent business leaders from across the southeast on the Coles College board.
"As a senior executive with one of Georgia's -- and the world's -- top technology companies, Jesse Liebman represents the 21st-century thinking and leadership skills that Coles College strives to instill in our students," said Coles College Dean Tim Mescon, who also holds the Dinos Eminent Scholar Chair of Entrepreneurial Management. "Mr. Liebman is a master strategist. The Coles College is actively involved in recrafting strategic direction, consistent with accreditation guidelines. We look forward to utilizing Jesse's many talents as we pursue these new strategic initiatives."
"It is a distinct honor to be invited to serve on the board of Coles College of Business, a respected, exciting institution where a powerful commitment to education is clear in every student, faculty member and administrator," commented Liebman in accepting the position. "As a long-time corporate neighbor and sponsor of the school, Worldspan is equally committed to helping Coles students succeed in their quest to become tomorrow's business leaders. My service on the board is dedicated to that goal."
In his executive position at Worldspan, the leading technology provider for travel, Liebman is responsible for Worldspan's strategic plans, including aligning all strategic, financial and functional planning efforts. Previously, he served as senior vice president and general manager -- worldwide travel supplier services for Worldspan, responsible for building the company's portfolio of travel supplier participants.
Before joining Worldspan in 1992 as vice president of planning and business development, Liebman held executive positions in corporate planning with United Technologies Corp., Continental Airlines and Trans World Airlines. He holds a bachelor of science degree from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and an MBA from Columbia University.
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The Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University has developed a national reputation as a leading provider of business education. In addition to offering undergraduate degrees, its graduate programs include the Career Growth MBA, MBA for Experienced Professionals, BellSouth MBA, Master of Accounting and WebMBA. The centers of excellence at the Coles College include the Cox Family Enterprise Center, the Econometric Center, the Corporate Governance Center and the China Research Center. The Coles College is accredited by AACSB International -- the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Worldspan is the leading travel technology resource for travel suppliers, travel agencies, e-commerce sites and corporations worldwide. Utilizing the fastest, most flexible and most efficient network and computing technologies in the industry, Worldspan provides comprehensive electronic data services linking thousands of travel suppliers around the world to a global customer base. The company offers industry-leading Fares and Pricing technology such as Worldspan e-Pricing, hosting solutions, and customized travel products, including Worldspan Travel Button. Worldspan enables travel suppliers, distributors and corporations to reduce costs and increase productivity with best-in-class technology like Worldspan Go! and Worldspan Trip Manager. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Worldspan is owned by affiliates of Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE: DAL), Northwest Airlines (NASDAQ: NWAC) and American Airlines. Additional information is available at www.worldspan.com.
