Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris et NYSE: ALU) today announces the appointment of Séverine Lèbre-Badré as Head of Communications and Public Relations, effective immediately.

In her role, Séverine is responsible for relations with Media, Institutional Stakeholders and Industry Analysts. She is also in charge of managing the Brand and Corporate Sustainability.

Based in the company's headquarters in Paris, she will report to Tim Krause, recently appointed Corporate Marketing Officer of the company.

Previously Séverine was Head of Commercial Communications for the French utility EDF where she was also in charge of customer communications. Séverine has worked for international companies - Veolia Environment, TDF and EURO RSCG.

Séverine has a IEP and EHESS degree in economics and politics.

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