Zommer Ron (Ron Sommer)

Zommer Ron (Ron Sommer)

Biography

RON Sommer was born in 1949.

Studied mathematics in the University of Vienna where in 1971 received doctor's degree.

In 1980 he held a post of the managing director in the German branch Sony Group, in 1986 became the chairman of the board of Sony Deutschland, and in 1990 was appointed the President and SOO Sony Corporation in the USA.

In 1993 Zommer passed to the same position into Sony Europe.

From May, 1995 to July, 2002 was the Chairman of the board of Deutsche Telekom AG company.

In 2003 Ron Zommer was elected the Chairman of the International advisory board JSC AFK Sistema - the advisory body developing recommendations about strategic development and corporate management.

In 2005 as the independent director was a part of Board of Directors of JSC AFK Sistema where fulfilled also duties of the Chairman of the Committee on investor relations.

Ron Zommer conducts extensive activity in the field of corporate management, being the board member of companies Tata Consultancy Services, Munich Reinsurance.

In 2004-2012 entered into the International advisory board Blackstone Group.