John W. Sidgmore, former WorldCom chairman and CEO, passed away at age of 52 of complications associated with acute pancreatitis.
Sidgmore was known for his leadership of UUNET Technologies, which was acquired by MCI. He became President and CEO of WorldCom in April 2002, following the resignation of Bernie J. Ebbers and revelations of the accounting scandal at the company. He led WorldCom through subsequent congressional investigations and set the course for a “New WorldCom” through a Chapter 11 restructuring. He stepped down in November 2002, handing the reins over to Michael Capellas.
In a statement, MCI said: “We are deeply saddened by John Sidgmore’s passing. He was a true Internet visionary, leader and friend who had an uncanny ability of bringing joy into people’s lives.”http://www.mci.com
