NII Holdings Board Appoints Steve Shindler CEO

NII Holdings (NASDAQ: NIHD) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Steven M. Shindler to the permanent position of chief executive officer, effective immediately. Mr. Shindler had been holding the dual role of chairman of the Board and interim chief executive officer while the Board conducted an extensive search for a chief executive.(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130502/FL06249 )(Logo:   http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110919/FL70458LOGO )"Having been in the role on an interim basis for several months, I am excited to serve as NII's CEO permanently and I am fully committed to the continued success of NII Holdings," Mr. Shindler said.  "I will continue to focus my attention on the build-out of our 3G networks, high-quality subscriber growth, key financial metrics and providing a quality product and superior customer experience, all with the goal of driving success for our customers, our employees and our shareholders.  We have a strong brand, a tremendous group of fully engaged employees and a loyal customer base that expects the best possible service from us. I am excited to lead this company once again, working together with our Board and See full press release