NICE Appoints David Kostman Chairman of the Board

NICE Systems NICE today announced the appointment of David Kostman, a Board member, as Chairman of the Board of Directors, replacing Ron Gutler. Mr. Gutler, who has been a board member since 2001, and Chairman since 2002, has stepped down to take on other interests. "After 12 years at NICE and ending another successful year, I felt it was the right time to step down and pursue other interests. I am very proud of what NICE has achieved during my tenure as Chairman: the significant growth in revenue and profitability, its domain expertise and market leadership. I am confident that the Company has built itself a solid foundation on which it will continue to prosper for many years and wish David and the company great success in the future," said Ron Gutler. "On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Ron for his contribution to the growth and success of NICE during the past 12 years. I am excited to have the opportunity to serve NICE as its new Chairman and help drive the Company's continued success," said David Kostman, Chairman of the Board of NICE Systems. Mr. Kostman has a long and diversified See full press release