Board members

Our Executive Board consists of a minimum of four Executive Board Members and a maximum of 16 Executive Board Members plus the Chair. Up to three Board positions are reserved for large OEM/system integrators from the mobile industry and up to three for licenced holders of spectrum.

George Noon, Alcatel-LucentAlcatel Lucent Logo

George Noon

Leader Innovation & Strategy Small Cells Product Unit
Alcatel-Lucent

Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications, and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move. With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent achieved adjusted proforma revenues of Euro 18.3 billion in 2006 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. www.alcatel-lucent.com

Peter Musgrove, at&tAT&T Logo

Peter Musgrove

Principal Member of Technical Staff
AT&T

AT&T Inc. is the largest communications holding company in the United States and worldwide, by revenue. Operating globally under the AT&T brand, AT&T is recognised as the leading worldwide provider of IP-based communications services to businesses and the leading U.S. provider of wireless, high speed Internet access, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising services. As part of its "three screen" integration strategy, AT&T is expanding video entertainment offerings to include such next-generation television services as AT&T U-verseSM TV. The merger of AT&T and BellSouth, along with the ownership consolidation of Cingular Wireless and YELLOWPAGES.COM, will speed convergence, competition and continued innovation in the communications and entertainment industry, creating new solutions for consumers and businesses. AT&T continues to build on the heritage of its predecessor companies that have served customers for more than a century. The new AT&T will earn customer trust and loyalty with a continuing commitment to the deployment of innovative products and services, reliable, high-quality service and excellent customer care. www.att.com

Ed Haynes, CiscoCisco Logo

Ed Haynes

Director, Engineering and Architecture
Cisco Advanced Services

Cisco is a worldwide leading provider of hardware, software, and service offerings used to create Internet solutions that allow individuals, companies, and countries to increase productivity, improve customer satisfaction, and strengthen competitive advantage. The Cisco vision is to change the way people work, live, play, and learn. www.cisco.com

Björn Odenhammar, Ericsson ABEricsson logo

Björn Odenhammar

Strategic Product Manager
Ericsson

Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and provides support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has the leading position in managed services. The company's portfolio comprises mobile and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The Sony Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich personal mobile devices. Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the "prime driver in an all-communicating world" through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 180 countries, more than 90,000 employees generated revenue of SEK 203.3 billion (USD 28.2 billion) in 2010. Founded in 1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX, Stockholm and NASDAQ New York. www.ericsson.com   www.twitter.com/ericssonpress www.facebook.com/technologyforgood   www.youtube.com/ericssonpress

Ed Haynes, CiscoInterDigital logo

Brian Kiernan

VP and Chief Scientist
InterDigital

InterDigital develops fundamental wireless technologies that are at the core of mobile devices, networks, and services worldwide. As a long-standing contributor to the evolution of the wireless industry, we solve many of the industry's most critical and complex technical challenges years ahead of market deployment. Our advanced solutions support more efficient wireless networks, a richer multimedia experience and new mobile broadband capabilities. Accordingly, we have established licenses and partnerships with many of the world's leading wireless companies. www.interdigital.com

Andy Tiller, ip.accessip.access Logo

Nick Johnson

CTO
ip.access

ip.access is an innovator, developer and manufacturer of small cell infrastructure solutions for home, business, or public use.
 
The company’s range of 'small cell' picocell and femtocell solutions for 3G, EDGE GSM,  and forthcoming LTE deployments combine IP and wireless technologies and have all the key components needed – small cell access points, converged radio access gateways, and network management solutions - to help operators drive down costs and increase the coverage and capacity of mobile networks. ip.access’ Oyster 3G is the core femtocell technology 'inside' AT&T’s 3G MicroCell - the world’s largest consumer small cell deployment. The nanoGSM® and nano3G® picocell solutions provide 2G and 3G coverage and capacity for offices, shops, stations, remote rural areas and even passenger aircraft and ships, with live installations in 60+ networks around the world.
 
In 2011, ip.access passed the market-leading milestone of 500,000 3G small cells deployed and has also been independently ranked by ABI Research as the world’s number 1 picocell vendor. www.ipaccess.com

Rupert Baines, MindspeedMindspeed logo

Rupert Baines

Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Marketing Communications
Mindspeed

Mindspeed Technologies (NASDAQ: MSPD) is a leading provider of network infrastructure semiconductor solutions the communications industry. The company’s low-power system-on-chip (SoC) products are helping to drive video, voice and data applications to in worldwide fiber-optic networks and enable advanced processing for 3G and long-term evolution (LTE) mobile networks. The company’s high-performance analog products are used in a variety of optical, enterprise, industrial and video transport systems. Mindspeed’s products are sold to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe.

To learn more, please visit www.mindspeed.com. Company news and updates are also posted at www.twitter.com/mindspeed.

Anil Kohli, NECNEC Logo

Anil Kohli

General Manager Femtocell Solutions, Europe
NEC

NEC Corporation is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks, and by providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 150,000 people worldwide. www.nec.com

Mike Cronin, Node-Hnode H logo

Mike Cronin

CEO
Node-H

Node-H is a 3G femtocells software and services company, providing the core base station software to standalone femtocell and residential gateway device vendors. Node-H’s business is to facilitate rapid entry to the femtocell market for device vendors with cost-competitive solutions. The core product implements the RNC part of a 3GPP Iu-h-based femtocell base station from the Iu-h interface down to the NBap and frame protocol interfaces, and encompasses timing and self-organisation aspects. Node-H’s software is portable and platform independent, and is currently targeted at Release 8. Node-H is integrating the portable software on the leading chipset platforms, including the picoChip PC7202 and the Percello PRC6000, through platform-specific drivers. The Node-H team has a track record of delivering outstanding quality and performance in the GSM/UMTS handset business where cost, performance and footprint are critical factors for success, just as they are in femtocells. Hundreds of millions of production handsets testify to the ability of the team to master real-world interoperability issues. Node-H has developed a proprietary verification system for femtocell software which allows it to reach a unique level of software quality. The company is based in Munich, Germany. www.node-h.com

Timo Hyppölä, Nokia Siemens NetworksNokia Siemens Logo

Timo Hyppölä

Head of 3G Femto Product Management
Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens Networks is a leading global enabler of communications services. The company provides a complete, well-balanced product portfolio of mobile and fixed network infrastructure solutions and addresses the growing demand for services with 20,000 service professionals worldwide. Nokia Siemens Networks is one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure companies with operations in 150 countries. The company is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com

Rob Reagan, Public WirelessPublic Wireless logo

Rob Reagan

President
Public Wireless

Public Wireless, headquartered in Silicon Valley, is the leader in outdoor small cell solutions. Through nearly 10-years of experience as well as relationships with MNOs, OEMs and systems integrators around the world, Public Wireless has designed a family of modular integration platforms and complimentary solutions required for carrier grade, outdoor small cell deployments. These solutions have been used to support campus, dense urban, suburban and even the most remote rural applications. Public Wireless technologies are turnkey and inclusive of rugged enclosure variants, a sophisticated OA&M solution, multiple backhaul options, a variety of power input systems and support for multiple wireless protocols. As a result, Public Wireless enables MNOs to address in-market roaming, targeted network expansion and focused coverage overlay that cannot be realised through traditional, macro-network technologies. www.publicwireless.com

Nicholas Karter, QualcommQualcomm Logo

Nicholas Karter

Senior Director, Business Development
Qualcomm

Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq:QCOM) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on CDMA and other advanced technologies. Qualcomm serves the global wireless industry with breakthrough technologies that are enabling the covergence of mobile communications and consumer electronics, making next-generation wireless devices and services more personal, affordable and accessible to people everywhere. Since 1985, Qualcomm's visionary technology leadership has been carrying the world forward, changing it by improving the way people communicate, work and live. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Qualcomm is included in the S&P 100 Index, the S&P 500 Index and is a 2008 FORTUNE 500 company. For more information, please visit www.qualcomm.com

Manish Singh, RadisysRadisys logo

Manish Singh

Chief Technology Officer
Radisys

Radisys (NASDAQ: RSYS) is a leading provider of embedded wireless infrastructure solutions for telecom, aerospace, defense and public safety applications. Radisys' market-leading ATCA, IP Media Server and Com Express platforms coupled with world-renowned Trillium software, services and market expertise enable customers to bring high-value products and services to market faster with lower investment and risk. Radisys solutions are used in a wide variety of 3G & 4G / LTE mobile network applications including: Radio Access Networks (RAN) solutions from femtocells to picocells and macrocells, wireless core network applications, Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) and policy management; conferencing and media services including voice, video and data, as well as customized mobile network applications that support the aerospace, defense and public safety markets. www.radisys.com

Yoshihito Shimazaki, SoftbankSoftBank Logo

Yoshihito Shimazaki

Deputy Division Head, Mobile Technology Development
SoftBank

SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp. is the mobile communications segment of SOFTBANK Group which comprises mobile communications, broadband infrastructure (SOFTBANK BB Corp.), fixed-line telecommunications (SOFTBANK TELECOM Corp.), Internet culture (Yahoo Japan Corporation), e-commerce, and other business segments. It is former Vodafone K.K. and has 11 millions of W-CDMA and 6 millions of Japanese 2nd generation customers. After joining to the Group in fiscal 2006, SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp. has been able to utilize the resources of other Group operations such as abundant accomplishments and experience in portal, content and services, and IP backbone network amongst the largest in Japan. www.softbankmobile.co.jp

Will Franks, UbiquisysUbiquisys Logo

Will Franks

CTO & Founder
Ubiquisys

Ubiquisys is ranked the #1 femtocell vendor by ABI Research Inc, with mass-market commercial deployments including SFR in France and SoftBank Mobile in Japan. The Ubiquisys difference is intelligence: femtocells that continuously listen to their surroundings, making invisible decisions about configuration, application triggers and media interaction. This has led to a unique range of residential femtocells, self-organising femto networks for enterprise, plus rural and metro outdoor femtocells. Its Femto-Engine software system creates a complete ready-to-deploy 3G femtocell, providing encapsulated deployment expertise off-the-shelf. Ubiquisys Hardware Blueprints enable manufacturers to rapidly produce low-cost femtocell devices customised to Mobile Operator specifications. www.ubiquisys.com

Alan Law, VodafoneVodafone Logo

Alan Law

Vodafone

Vodafone Group Plc is a leading mobile telecommunications company, with a significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the United States through the company's subsidiary undertakings, joint ventures, associated undertakings and investments.The Group's mobile subsidiaries operate under the brand name 'Vodafone'. In the United States the Group's associated undertaking operates as Verizon Wireless. During the last two financial years, the Group has also entered into arrangements with network operators in countries where the Group does not hold an equity stake. Under the terms of these Partner Network Agreements, the Group and its partner networks co-operate in the development and marketing of global services under dual brand logos. At 30 September 2007, based on the registered customers of mobile telecommunications ventures in which it had ownership interests at that date, the Group had 241 million customers, excluding paging customers, calculated on a proportionate basis in accordance with the company's percentage interest in these ventures. The company had a total market capitalisation of approximately £88 billion at 3 July 2007. www.vodafone.com