Steven Evans joins GSM Association as Chief Strategy Officer
31 October 2006
31st October 2006 - London: The GSM Association, the global trade association for mobile phone networks, has announced the appointment of Steven Evans as its new Chief Strategy Officer, who will join on 1st March 2007.
Formerly CEO of BT Mobile and Director of Wireless Broadband at BT Evans has a twenty year track record in the global telecommunications industry. Previously Steven was CEO of Dolphin Communications, Deputy Managing Director of One2One (now T-Mobile UK), Deputy Chief Executive of Bouygues Telecom in France, and General Manager of Optus Mobile in Australia.
"Steve has an exceptional background that is steeped in mobile communications, on a global basis," said Rob Conway, Chief Executive of the GSM Association. "We are delighted to welcome him to the team, where his experience of leadership and strategy at the highest levels will be an asset to the organisation, our management team and our membership."
"I am very excited about joining the GSMA" said Steven Evans. "The mobile industry is at a fascinating point in its development and its convergence with both the fixed and entertainment industries will create further opportunities for customers and the operators who serve them."
About the GSM Association:
The GSM Association (GSMA) is the global trade association representing 700 GSM mobile phone operators across 215 countries of the world. In addition, more than 180 manufacturers and suppliers support the Association's initiatives as key partners.
The primary goals of the GSMA are to ensure mobile phones and wireless services work globally and are easily accessible, enhancing their value to individual customers and national economies, while creating new business opportunities for operators and their suppliers. The Association's members serve more than two billion customers - 82% of the world's mobile phone users.
For further information contact:
Mark Smith
GSM Association
Email: press@gsm.org
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