AT&T Global Information Solutions has named Per-Olof Loof to head the  unit that sells computer products to the financial industry. 
Mr. Loof's appointment is a prelude to a restructuring of the unit that  is expected to be announced later in the month. 
  
A veteran of Digital Equipment Corp. and Arthur Andersen & Co., Mr. Loof  has extensive experience in selling computer products and services in   Europe. He began working at AT&T last year.   
In his new position, Mr. Loof will oversee the business that provides  consulting services and hardware - including automated teller machines and   check processing systems - to banks.   
  
Part of his mandate involves expanding AT&T's ability to help banks  manage customer relationships. 
Lars Nyberg, chairman and CEO of AT&T Global Information Solutions, said  Mr. Loof's "industry knowledge and customer relationships will be a big   plus as we focus our resources on continuing to grow our financial business   on a global basis."     
Mr. Loof, a native of Sweden, has a degree in economics and business  from the Stockholm School of Economics.