STRATEGIC PARTNERS
January 22, 2002
LEAWOOD, Kan. -- Euronet Worldwide (Nasdaq: EEFT), a provider of secure electronic financial transaction products, announced that M. Jeannine Strandjord, senior vice president of finance, Long Distance Division for Sprint Corporation, has agreed to serve on its Board of Directors.
Strandjord has served in her current position with Sprint Corporation since 1998, and has responsibility for billing, accounting, budgeting, financial policy, financial systems, operational analysis, receivables management and decision support.
"Ms. Strandjord brings a strong business and financial background to the Euronet board," said Michael Brown, Chairman and CEO of Euronet Worldwide. "Her background in finance and telecommunications will be especially helpful as our company continues to expand our product offerings and our global geographic presence."
Prior to assuming her present duties at Sprint Corporation, Strandjord served as senior vice president and treasurer for Sprint. In that position, she was responsible for treasury operations, capital markets, pension and savings trust management, risk management and loss prevention, and all real estate/facilities functions for Sprint and its subsidiaries. She held that position since 1990.
Strandjord joined Sprint in January 1985, serving as vice president of finance and distribution at AmeriSource, Inc., a Sprint subsidiary. From 1986 to 1990, she served as vice president and controller of Sprint. Prior to joining Sprint, she was vice president of finance for Macy's Midwest and had held positions with Kansas City Power & Light Co. and Ernst and Whinney.
