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19-Aug-2008
Change in Directors or Principal Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits
On August 15, 2008, Sidney A. Ribeau resigned from the board of directors of Convergys Corporation (the "Company"), effective immediately, citing the demands of his new responsibilities as President of Howard University. Dr. Ribeau, a director since 2001, was serving on the Governance and Nominating Committee and Audit Committee. Dr. Ribeau did not resign because of a disagreement with the Company on a matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.
Effective August 15, 2008, the board of directors of Convergys Corporation, as recommended by the Governance and Nominating Committee, appointed Ronald L. Nelson to its board of directors. Mr. Nelson was appointed to serve in Class I and his term will expire in 2011 at the annual meeting of shareholders. Mr. Nelson was also appointed by the Board to the Audit Committee, based upon the recommendation of the Governance and Nominating Committee.
Mr. Nelson, 56, has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Avis Budget Group, Inc., since August 2006. Avis Budget Group, Inc. is one of the world's largest general-use car rental companies and operator of the Avis and Budget brands in North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand.
Prior to his current position, he held leadership roles with Avis Budget's predecessor, Cendant Corporation, including president, chief financial officer and director with responsibility for strategic and financial planning, treasury, financial reporting and accounting, and other functions.
He is a director of Hanesbrands Inc. Nelson holds an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from University of California-Berkeley and received his MBA from University of California-Los Angeles.
The Company is not aware of any arrangement or understanding between Mr. Nelson and any other person, pursuant to which Mr. Nelson was selected as a director. Neither Mr. Nelson nor any of his immediate family members have been a party to any transaction or currently proposed transaction with the company that is reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. In connection with his service to the board of directors, the company and Mr. Nelson have agreed that he will be paid in accordance with the company's policy for independent director compensation.
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release of Convergys Corporation dated August 19, 2008
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