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Flextronics Software Systems (FSS) President and Managing Director Arun Kumar passes away

New Delhi, 8 July 2006 - It is with deep regret that Flextronics Software Systems (FSS) announces the demise of its President and Managing Director, Mr. Arun Kumar. Mr. Kumar died of a cardiac arrest in San Diego, California, USA, on July 7, 2006. He is survived by his wife Amita, and his son Kunal.

"While we all remember Arun as a visionary leader and a professional, he was first and foremost an outstanding human being," said Ash Bhardwaj, Chief Executive Officer of Flextronics Software Systems. "Arun had an unyielding belief that people always come first. This philosophy impacted everyone who came into contact with him, both professionally and socially. We have lost an outstanding leader, a true friend, and a genuinely decent man. All of us at FSS mourn Arun's passing and extend our deepest sympathies to his family."

"The entire FSS organization is saddened by Arun's death. Not only was Arun a great leader, but he was also unmatched as an organization builder," said Manoranjan Mohapatra, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Flextronics Software Systems. "Arun's legacy will live on at FSS and in the software development world, where he is widely viewed as a pioneer."

Under Mr. Kumar's leadership, FSS (erstwhile Hughes Software Systems) evolved into a multi-faceted software development organization that served top-tier wireless, wireline, broadband and satellite communications customers worldwide. Arun had ambitious plans to take FSS to greater heights. The management team is committed to making Arun's vision a reality.

Amongst Arun's many past successes is the key role that he played in bringing out India's first public offering through the book-build route in 1999. Prior to his moving to India, he was the Head of Hughes Network Systems' West Coast Operations in San Diego, California. He also served as Chairman of the Executive Council of NASSCOM in 2002-03 and Chairman of the Telecommunications Group of the American Business Council. Mr. Kumar received his B.Tech. degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and a masters degree in computer science from the University of Missouri (USA).

Incorporated in 1991, FSS is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company with various centers assessed at SEI-CMMi Level 5 & BS7799-2: 2002 and has also received the TL9000 for some of its development centers.

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Last updated : July 8, 2006