Verizon Wireless CFO Named (VZ)

Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of Verizon Communications VZ and Vodafone Group VOD, said today that Andrew Davies has been named Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 15. Verizon Wireless is the largest U.S. wireless provider in terms of customers and revenue, which totaled $62 billion in 2009. Davies replaces John Townsend, who has been named Regional Chief Financial Officer – Europe for Vodafone Group, effective November 15. Townsend has been CFO of Verizon Wireless since January 2005.