17 Quotes by Serge Tchuruk

As far as operating income goes, we hope to report a positive result this year, but the market is not helping us. It's a challenge,

Alcatel is making a major move to become a worldwide leader in new-generation networks, which will handle the explosive growth of data with the appropriate quality of service,

This combination is about a strategic fit between two experienced and well-respected global communications leaders who together would become the global leader in convergence.

Expanding operating profitability in the future will continue to remain a priority focus,

In the last few days, I have had discussions with the French public authorities. They told me: 'It's your business and that of your administrative board'. I did not feel any reticence. Quite the contrary.

In uncertain markets, Alcatel's success will hinge on operating flexibility... considerable streamlining is underway at Alcatel to improve flexibility and realign its internal cost structure to the current business slowdown,

In the midst of a severe telecom industry re-set that is leaving no participant unscathed, Alcatel has thus far been able to maintain revenue growth and deliver positive income from operations,

The fit between the people was perhaps not as good as one would have hoped.