Ruann F. Ernst, Ph.D. served as Chief Executive Officer of Digital Island, Inc., an e-business delivery network company, from June 1998 through January 2002. She was Chairperson of the Board of Digital Island from December 1999 through July 2001, when the company was acquired by Cable & Wireless, Plc. From 1988 through 1998, Ms. Ernst worked for Hewlett Packard Company in various management positions, most recently as General Manager, Financial Services Business Unit. Ms. Ernst is a director of one for-profit private and two not-for-profit private entities, and serves on the Business School Advisory Council and the Foundation of the Board of Ohio State University. Ms. Ernst received a B.S. degree, an M.S. degree and a Ph.D. from Ohio State University. Ms. Ernst is a member of Digital Realty�s audit, compensation, and nominating and corporate governance committees. |