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P. Flynn Advisory Chairman for BT Americas

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British Telecom (BT) has appointed Timothy P. Flynn as the Advisory Chairman BT Americas, effective immediately.

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In this role, Flynn will advise BT on operating in the US environment, including strengthening relationships with key policy-makers and regulators in the US, developing strategies and partnerships to accelerate growth, and mentoring global executives operating in the US business environment.

" Tim's knowledge of the regulatory issues and his strong US and global business experience will be a great asset to our team as we continue to expand across the region," said Sir Michael Rake, Chairman of BT Group.

"They have a strong base in the US and have been investing for growth across the wider continent. There are tremendous opportunities ahead and I look forward to working with Bas Burger and his team to develop those opportunities," said Timothy P. Flynn.

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Flynn, 57, has extensive experience in leading and working with global businesses operating in regulated environments from his 32 years at KPMG International and its predecessors, most recently serving as the company's international chairman from 2007 until his retirement in October 2011.

In this role, he directed a global executive team responsible for the firm's management and operations, and chaired the global board of senior partners responsible for the strategy, oversight and governance of the global network.

Prior to becoming Global Chairman, he was Chairman and CEO of KPMG LLP, KPMG International's US member firm - and its largest.

Flynn holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn., and is a member of its board of trustees. He currently serves as a member of the board of directors of JPMorgan Chase & Co, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and Chubb Corporation. He has previously served as a trustee of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, a member of the World Economic Forum's International Business Council, and was a founding member of The Prince of Wales' International Integrated Reporting Committee.

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