“VA Linux Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: LNUX), a recognized leader in
Linux and Open Source solutions for Internet infrastructure, today
announced that the company has named Kyle Spencer as general
manager of worldwide professional services. Mr. Spencer will be
responsible for managing VA Linux Professional Services’ global
expansion and growth. Mr. Spencer will report to Robert Russo, VA
Linux Systems’ general manager and senior vice president of
worldwide field operations.”
“Kyle Spencer joins VA Linux from EDS, a leader in the global
information services industry, where he served most recently as
vice president of Service Area Management – Americas support unit,
which had annual revenues of $750 million. In this capacity, Mr.
Spencer was responsible for global delivery of technical
infrastructure services to numerous EDS customers in the energy,
communications, utilities, healthcare and government industries.
Mr. Spencer also held a number of other executive positions during
his 12 years at EDS, including vice president of the energy and
communications division in EDS’ customer account operations
business unit.”
“Kyle Spencer’s extensive background in services with EDS
and other companies adds tremendous strength to VA Linux’s rapidly
growing Professional Services Division,” said Robert Russo,
general manager and senior vice president of worldwide field
operations, VA Linux Systems. “As VA Linux Professional Services
expands its Internet infrastructure and Open Source consulting
services globally, we expect Kyle’s experience to be a great asset
to our organization.”