Convergys Corporation Adds Robert E. Knowling, Jr., to Its Board of Directors

Convergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG), a global leader in customer experience outsourcing, today announced the appointment of Robert E. Knowling, Jr., to its board of directors.

Knowling is currently chairman of Eagles Landing Partners, a firm specializing in helping senior management teams formulate strategy, lead organizational transformations, and re-engineer businesses. Earlier in his career, Knowling served as CEO of Telwares, a provider of telecommunications expense management solutions; CEO of the New York City Leadership Academy; chairman and CEO of SimDesk Technologies, Inc.; and chairman, president and chief executive officer of Covad Communications.

“We are excited to have Bob join our board of directors,” said Jeffrey H. Fox, board chairman of Convergys. “His proven ability to provide strategic input and guidance, combined with his experience leading telecommunications and technology companies, will serve as an outstanding complement to the expertise of our current board.”

Knowling received a B.A. in theology from Wabash College and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.