Storage & Networking (12)
Storage & Networking Exec & Board Appointments 4/4 to 5/12 2012
Written by Dora VellMarvell Technology Director Resigns
Semiconductor maker Marvell Technology Group’s Director Dr. Ta-lin Hsu resigned from the board. Dr. Hsu is the founder and chairman of H&Q Asia Pacific which he founded in 1986. Before that, he was a general partner at Hambrecht & Quist. Earlier in his career, he worked at IBM for 12 years and was most recently responsible for IBM’s advanced research in mass storage systems and technology.
Networking & Storage Exec & Board Appointments 3/17 to 4/13 2012
Written by Dora VellNETWORKING
Vodafone Selects Veteran as New CEO of Australia Operations
Vodafone Hutchison Australia, a joint venture which operates the Vodafone and Three brands, has announced that William T. Morrow, 51, has been appointed as CEO. He is a Vodafone veteran and previously led the firm’s operations in the UK, Europe, and Japan. Most recently, Morrow served as the CEO of Clearwire, an internet service provider in the U.S. Before joining Clearwire, he was the President & CEO of Pacific Gas & Electric. Prior to Pacific Gas & Electric, he served as CEO of Vodafone Europe and President of Vodafone KK in Japan. Earlier in his career, Morrow held senior executive roles at OuterBay Technologies, Airtouch International, and Belgacom Mobile. Currently, he serves as a Director of Broadcom and MobiTV.
Networking & Storage Exec & Board Appointments 2/20 to 3/16 2012
Written by Dora VellNETWORKING
Communications Infrastructure Company Loses Board Member
Crown Castle International announced the resignation of David Abrams, 49, from the company’s Board of Directors. Currently, he serves as the President of Abrams Capital and is a Member of the Board at CC Media Holdings. Earlier in his career, he was a board member at USA Mobility and Global Signal.
Networking Exec & Board Appointments 1/21 to 2/17 2012
Written by Dora VellExecutive Shuffle at AT&T
AT&T has appointed Marissa Shorenstein as President of AT&T NY. Prior to this appointment, Shorenstein served as President & CEO of Marissa Shorenstein LLC. Before starting her own company, Shorenstein served as the Director of Communications for Andrew Cuomo's campaign for Governor of NY in 2010 and as Press Secretary & Deputy Director of Communications for the State of NY under Governor David Paterson. Earlier in her career, she held PR roles under Vice President Al Gore, General Wesley Clark, and New York State Comptroller Carl McCall. Shorenstein serves on the Advisory Board of the Joan Shorenstein Center at the Harvard Kennedy School, the Board of Directors of the Phoenix House, and the Board of Directors of the US Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Networking & Storage Exec & Board Appointments 12/17 to 1/20 2012
Written by Dora VellNETWORKING
Dutch Phone Company Loses CFO & Board Member
KPN announced the resignation of CFO Carla Smits-Nusteling, 45. Eric Hageman, the CEO of KPN Belgium, and Steven van Schilfgaarde, the CEO of KPN Corporate Market, have been appointed as interim CFOs while the company looks for a permanent replacement. Before joining KPN, Smits-Nusteling held executive positions at Dutch Mail and TNT Express.
Networking & Storage Exec & Board Appointments 11/11 to 12/16 2011
Written by Dora VellNETWORKING
CEO Assumes Chairman Role at Verizon; New Board Member Elected
Verizon has confirmed that CEO Lowell McAdam, 56, has replaced Ivan Seidenberg, 65, as Chairman of the Board. Before becoming CEO, McAdam held the titles of COO of Verizon and EVP, COO, and CEO of Verizon Wireless. Prior to joining Verizon, he was the CEO of Primeco, a wireless joint venture between AirTouch and Bell Atlantic.
Networking & Storage Exec & Board Appointments 10/15 to 11/10 2011
Written by Dora VellNETWORKING
New Regional President at Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless announced that Jonathan LeCompte has been named President of the Georgia/Alabama Region. He most recently served as the Director of Retail Sales for the company's Northern California/Nevada/Hawaii Region. LeCompte has been with Verizon Wireless and its legacy companies for nearly 20 years and has served in various sales leadership positions. He is a three-time Verizon Wireless President's Cabinet award honoree.
Networking & Storage Exec & Board Appointments 9/14 to 10/11 2011
Written by Dora VellNETWORKING
Two Regional Presidents Retire from Verizon
Verizon announced that William Roberts has retired after nearly 30 years with the company. Most recently, Roberts served as the Regional President for Maryland and Washington D.C. Prior to joining Verizon, he held management positions at C&P Telephone Company. Currently, Roberts is a board member of the Federal City Council, Greater Washington Board of Trade, Greater Baltimore Committee, Kennedy-Krieger Institute, and National Aquarium.
Networking & Storage Exec & Board Appointments 8/14 to 9/14 2011
Written by Dora VellNETWORKING
Newly Created CMIO Position Filled at AT&T
AT&T announced the appointment of Dr. Geeta Nayyar as the company's first Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO). Prior to this appointment, she served as Principal Medical Officer at Vangent, a provider of information management and business process outsourcing services. Before Vangent, she was the Chief Medical Officer at Apco Worldwide, a public affairs and strategic communication firm. Nayyar holds memberships and committee appointments in several professional organizations, including the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, the American College of Rheumatology, the Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems, and the American Medical Association.
Networking & Storage Exec & Board Appointments July 21 to August 13 2011
Written by Dora VellNETWORKING
COO Promoted to CEO at Verizon
COO Lowell McAdam, 57, has been promoted to the role of CEO. He has replaced longtime CEO Ivan Seidenberg, 64, who will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board. Before his stint as COO, McAdam held the titles of EVP, COO, & CEO of Verizon Wireless. Prior to joining Verizon, he was the CEO of Primeco, a wireless joint venture between AirTouch and Bell Atlantic.
