HOUSTON, July 11, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Cardtronics, Inc., the world's largest ATM owner/operator, is pleased to announce that Ron Delnevo has recently joined its Board of Directors.
Delnevo is the CEO of Bank Machine Ltd, a full-service ATM provider based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England with over 1,000 ATMs located throughout Great Britain. Cardtronics acquired Bank Machine in April 2005 and now operates it as a wholly owned subsidiary.
"Ron's international experience and extensive knowledge in the retail and financial services venues are a welcome addition to our Board of Directors," said Cardtronics' President/CEO Jack Antonini. "He brings a wealth of insight and guidance to Cardtronics having run one of the largest ATM organizations in the UK. Ron's presence is testament to both our ongoing growth and commitment to the international ATM marketplace."
During his four years at the helm of Bank Machine, Delnevo has expertly lead the company through several significant ventures including a 2003 buy-out from the previous owner, Euronet, Inc. Bank Machine ATMs are located throughout Great Britain in a variety of venues such as shopping centers, convenience stores, pubs, clubs and post offices. Bank Machine's major merchant clients include McDonalds, Spar, Mitchell's and Butlers, the Post Office, Tesco, RoadChef and Odeon Cinemas.
In commenting on his appointment to the board, Delnevo said, "Cardtronics' decision to buy Bank Machine and thus to enter the international ATM marketplace demonstrates that Cardtronics understands the international nature of the retail and financial service industries. The combination of a committed leadership team, knowledgeable support staff, unmatched customer base and exceptional ATM service results in continued success for Cardtronics; I'm excited to be a part of this great organization and its promising future."
Prior to his position as CEO, Delnevo served as Commercial Director for Bank Machine. Throughout his career, he has worked across a wide-variety of industries including clothing, airports, hair & beauty and ATMs. Delnevo has a degree in Business Organization from Heriot Watt University and a post-graduate degree in Personnel Management from Napier University, both institutions located in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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About Cardtronics
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Cardtronics is the world's largest owner/operator of ATMs with a nationwide U.S. network of more than 25,000 locations operating in every major market and in all 50 states as well as 1,000 locations throughout Great Britain. Major merchant-clients include A&P, Albertson's, Amerada Hess, Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, BP Amoco, Chevron, Costco, CVS/pharmacy, ExxonMobil, Duane Reade, Rite Aid, SSP/Circle K, Sunoco, Target, and Walgreens. Cardtronics also works closely with financial institutions across the U.S. to brand ATMs in these major merchants to provide convenient access for their customers and to preserve /expand their markets. For more information about Cardtronics, visit http://www.cardtronics.com/
About Bank Machine
Based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, Bank Machine is the leading independent ATM operator in the UK. With over 1000 state of the art ATMs Bank Machine operates in a variety of locations including Forecourts, convenience stores, shopping centers and cinemas to name but a few. Ron Delnevo, who has been at the helm for over four years, manages the company and employs approximately 50 staff. For more information about Bank Machine visit www.bankmachine.com