Andrea J. Ayers
President & CEO, Convergys Corporation
Member
Jeffrey (Jeff) Fox is president and chief executive officer of Convergys Corporation, a global leader in relationship management.
Jeff provides direction and leadership to the Company and is responsible for the achievement of the Company’s strategy and mission, annual goals, and yearly revenue and profitability targets. All lines of business report directly to Jeff, as do the chief financial officer and the senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.
Jeff became a member of the Convergys Board of Directors in February 2009. He was appointed Convergys president and CEO in February 2010.
Prior to his association with Convergys, Jeff founded and served as CEO and partner of The Circumference Group, a technology and telecommunications consulting and investment firm.
From 1996 to 2009, Jeff held management positions at Alltel Corporation, including Chief Operating Officer; Group President-Shared Services, supporting Alltel’s wireline and wireless operations; and Group President-Alltel Information Services, responsible for software, professional services, and outsourcing to top tier global financial institutions. Alltel was the fifth largest wireless company in the United States before its acquisition by Verizon in January 2009.
Prior to joining Alltel, Jeff worked in investment banking for 10 years with Stephens Inc., preceded by two years with Merrill Lynch. Jeff specialized in M&A advisory services for public and private companies.
Jeff is a graduate of Duke University with a bachelor’s degree in economics.