NII Holdings Names Shindler Interim CEO; Dussek Steps Down

NII Holdings, Inc.

, a provider of differentiated mobile communications services operating under the Nextel brand in Latin America, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Steven M. Shindler, currently Chairman of the Board, to the additional position of interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110919/FL70458LOGO ) Shindler, who was the company's CEO from 2000-2008, will serve as interim CEO while the Board conducts a search for a permanent chief executive. Shindler replaces Steven P. Dussek, who has stepped down as CEO and a member of the Board to pursue other opportunities.