CTIA, the wireless industry association, today announced that Ajit Pai has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1. Pai will join CTIA from Searchlight Capital Partners, a leading global private investment firm. He will replace Meredith Baker, who announced her retirement last December and has served in the role since 2014. “I am honored to lead CTIA. The wireless industry is a key driver of technology innovation and investment in the U.S. And it helps advance America’s global competitiveness, national security, and economic security,” Pai said. “Together, we will work to ensure that our nation’s spectrum and infrastructure policies promote U.S. global wireless leadership and keep consumers on the leading edge of innovation. I am thrilled to get to represent the companies across our country that are creating jobs, growing the economy, and benefiting hundreds of millions of consumers every day.” “Ajit has played a pivotal role in leading our nation’s effort to promote broadband deployment and expand commercial access to spectrum. He is the proven leader we need to head our industry at this critical stage,” said Laurent Therivel, CEO of UScellular and CTIA Chairman of the Board. “CTIA is excited to welcome Ajit to help usher in an exciting new era for the wireless industry.” Our release here: https://bit.ly/3XGe31d
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We bring together a dynamic group of wireless companies that enable consumers to lead a 21st century connected life.
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CTIA represents the U.S. wireless communications industry. From carriers and equipment manufacturers to mobile app developers and content creators, we bring together a dynamic group of companies that enable consumers to lead a 21st Century connected life. As the voice of America’s wireless industry, CTIA: Advocates for legislative and regulatory policies at federal, state, and local levels that foster the continued innovation, investment and increasing economic impact of America’s wireless industry. CTIA is active on a wide range of issues including spectrum policy, wireless infrastructure, and the Internet of Things, among others. Convenes the industry to tackle our most difficult challenges and coordinates voluntary best practices and initiatives. CTIA works with members to develop test plans and certification processes for mobile devices, coordinates with members and other industry leaders to ensure the security of mobile networks and devices, and leads industry initiatives to enhance accessibility, improve 9-1-1 location accuracy, deter phone theft and encourage safe driving. Promotes our members through numerous campaigns aimed at building awareness among policymakers and the general public, as well as through industry-leading events on topics ranging from cybersecurity to 5G.
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Nick Ludlum
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