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AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Jul 6, 2005)

Filed July 6, 2005For Securities:AMT

Summary

This 8-K filing from American Tower Corporation (AMT) on July 6, 2005, primarily announces a significant executive appointment. Jean A. Bua will be joining the company as Senior Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller, effective August 15, 2005. In this critical role, Ms. Bua will also serve as the company's principal accounting officer, indicating a key change in financial leadership. Ms. Bua brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles, including Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Worldwide Controller at Iron Mountain, Inc., as well as Corporate Controller positions at Duracraft Corporation and Keithley Instruments. Her background as a CPA and MBA holder, combined with her experience in public accounting and consulting, suggests a strong financial and operational foundation for American Tower. Investors should view this appointment as a positive step towards reinforcing the company's financial reporting and oversight capabilities.

Key Highlights

  • 1Appointment of Jean A. Bua as Senior Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller.
  • 2Ms. Bua will assume the role of the Company's principal accounting officer.
  • 3Effective date for Ms. Bua's new role is August 15, 2005.
  • 4Ms. Bua has extensive experience from prior roles at Iron Mountain, Inc.
  • 5Her prior experience also includes controller positions at Duracraft Corporation and Keithley Instruments.
  • 6Ms. Bua is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds an MBA.
  • 7The filing includes a furnished press release as Exhibit 99.1 detailing the appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Jean A. Bua is a newly appointed Senior Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller at American Tower Corporation. She will also be serving as the company's principal accounting officer, a critical role overseeing financial reporting and compliance.

Ms. Bua is expected to commence her new role with American Tower Corporation on August 15, 2005.

Ms. Bua has significant experience, most recently as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Worldwide Controller at Iron Mountain, Inc. Her background also includes corporate controller roles at Duracraft Corporation and Keithley Instruments, as well as experience as a management consultant and auditor with Ernst & Young and KPMG, respectively. She is a CPA and holds an MBA.

The filing states that Ms. Bua has no prior business relationship with the Company and no family relationship with any of its directors or executive officers.