Christian Reinaudo to Become CEO of Agfa-Gevaert; Preliminary Q4 Results Reported

From 1984 to 1996, he held several positions in the Cable Group of Alcatel (now Nexans), from research and development, to manufacturing, procurement, sales support and services.

He took the position of President of the Submarine Networks Division in early 1997. Appointed President of the whole Optics Group in 1999, he enters the Executive Committee of Alcatel early 2000 as Executive Vice President. In 2003, he is appointed President of Alcatel Asia Pacific and moves toShanghai(China) until 2006. During this period he was also the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alcatel Shanghai Bell, the Chinese joint venture of Alcatel with the Chinese government.