FALLS CHURCH, Va. (July 18, 2007) - DynCorp
International (NYSE:DCP) has named Gen. Anthony C. Zinni
(USMC-Ret.) to the position of executive vice president, effective
July 16. As executive vice president, Mr. Zinni will be a
member of the Office of the Chief Executive, along with President
and CEO Herbert J. Lanese. Gen. Zinni's primary
responsibilities will be for directing the company's energies in
business development, business strategy, communications, and
product branding.
"I am extremely pleased that Tony Zinni has agreed to assume a
full-time position with our company," said CEO Herb Lanese.
"During the last 10 months, he's served as a senior adviser to
DynCorp International, helping us build relationships with key
leaders throughout the world and develop new business
opportunities. His valuable insights and his notable
experience in the Middle East have made him a trusted friend and
adviser."
DynCorp International Chairman Robert B. McKeon said, "I have
worked with General Zinni since 2001, and I have grown to
appreciate the strategic perspective he brings to every
situation. I look forward to his increased role with our
company, and I am confident he will have a very positive impact on
our business of providing critical services to government customers
worldwide."
Gen. Zinni retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in September 2000
after 39 years of service. During his military career, he
served as the Commanding General of the First Marine Expeditionary
Force from 1994 to 1996, and as Commander-in-Chief of the U.S.
Central Command from 1997 to 2000. In November 2001, he was
appointed senior adviser and U.S. envoy to the Middle East by
Secretary of State Colin Powell.
Gen. Zinni has served on the Advisory Board of Veritas Capital and
the board of directors of DynCorp International, of which Veritas
Capital is the majority shareholder, as well as boards of other
private companies. He has resigned from DynCorp
International's board of directors to assume the position of
executive vice president.
About DynCorp International
DynCorp International is a provider of specialized
mission-critical technical services to civilian and military
government agencies worldwide, and operates major programs in law
enforcement training and support, security services, base
operations, aviation services, contingency operations, and
logistics support. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., DynCorp
International has approximately 14,000 employees worldwide. For
more information, visit www.dyn-intl.com.
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