CSG Int'l CEO Peter Kalan Plans To Retire At End Of Year

(RTTNews) - CSG International (CSGS) announced Peter Kalan, chief executive officer of the company, has announced his plans to retire at the end of the year, following 19 years of service with CSG. CSG veteran Bret Griess, president and chief operating officer, has been named to succeed Kalan as president and chief executive officer of the company, effective January 1, 2016. In addition, Griess will be appointed to the Board effective January 1, 2016.

Griess, 47, has served in various senior and executive management roles with CSG for over 19 years. In his current capacity, he oversees the company's global sales, operations and delivery, client relationships, product development & management. Prior to this role, he held a variety of positions in operations and information technology, including chief operating officer.

Kalan, 56, has served as CSG's chief executive officer and president since December 2007. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Kalan served in a variety of roles including corporate development and chief financial officer.