Telmar Network Technology Introduces Executive Advisory Board
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PLANO, Tx., June 4 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Executive Advisory Board Formed to Contribute to Telmar's
Global Growth Initiatives
Telmar Network Technology today announced that it has created an Executive
Advisory Board of telecom executives who will use their years of industry
experience to help guide Telmar's strategic growth initiatives worldwide. The
Advisory Board members have led companies including Alcatel-Lucent, AT&T, Tellabs
and Verizon Communications.
The Telmar Executive Advisory Board is chaired by Lawrence T. Babbio Jr.,
former vice chairman and president of Verizon Communications. Executive
Advisory Board members are Hubert de Pesquidoux, former CFO of Alcatel-Lucent
and president of the Enterprise business; Krish Prabhu, previously CEO of
Tellabs and former COO of Alcatel Telecom; and Stephen G. Welch, who served
as chief procurement officer for SBC Communications (now AT&T).
"Telmar is truly fortunate to have the unparalleled experience of such an
esteemed group of industry leaders. Their input will be invaluable as we
continue to execute our worldwide growth strategies," said Steven Pickett,
president and CEO of Telmar. "The Advisory Board will further strengthen our
ability to continually create value for our customers, investors and
employees."
In addition to regularly scheduled meetings with Telmar's leadership
team, the Executive Advisory Board members will interact frequently with
Telmar executives and its customers to help ensure that the company maintains
its leadership position in the dynamic global communications industry.
"The Executive Advisory Board sees significant potential for Telmar
particularly because it offers a compelling business proposition for Network
Service Providers and OEMs who need to extend their infrastructure
investments," said Babbio. "Telmar also provides outsourcing opportunities
for communications companies that are seeking to reduce costs and improve
customer satisfaction, which is increasingly important in today's economy."
More details about the Telmar Executive Advisory Board members follows:
- Lawrence T. Babbio Jr. was most recently vice chairman and
president of Verizon Communications and was a member of the Verizon
Wireless board of directors. Babbio also served as chairman of the
company's Global Wireless Group. In 2002, Babbio was elected to the
board of directors of Hewlett-Packard Company, and had previously
served on the board of Compaq Computer Corporation the same year he was
elected vice chairman of Bell Atlantic Corporation. Babbio is currently
a senior advisor with the private equity firm Warburg Pincus.
- Hubert de Pesquidoux served as CFO of Alcatel-Lucent and
president of the Enterprise business. Prior to leading Alcatel-Lucent's
Enterprise activities, de Pesquidoux held several executive roles with
the company including executive vice president; president of Alcatel
North America; and he was a member of the Alcatel Executive Committee.
Prior to that, de Pesquidoux was COO of Alcatel North America, and CEO
of Alcatel Canada since 2000, and he served as CFO of Alcatel USA.
- Krish Prabhu was the CEO of Tellabs, and during his tenure,
Prabhu broadened the Tellabs product portfolio to include platforms that
support triple play and mobile services, which were a major part of the
company's focus. He presided over the acquisition of two companies and
doubled sales at Tellabs while managing the company's worldwide
workforce. Prior to Tellabs, Prabhu was involved with the venture
capital funding and development of several private companies. He also
served as CEO of Alcatel USA, and COO of Alcatel Telecom prior to 2001.
- Stephen G. Welch was the chief procurement officer of SBC
Communications (now AT&T) and its numerous operating companies for 16
years. Welch is currently Senior VP of Business Development for ASSIA,
Inc., a leader in dynamic spectrum management software for the global
telecom market. Welch is a member of Accenture's Executive Advisory
Board for Procurement Solutions, and was the founding chairman of QuEST
Forum, a global Telecom Industry quality organization. He is principal
of Value Propositions, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in supply
chain management.
About Telmar Network Technology
Telmar Network Technology delivers compelling solutions that extend the
life of critical network equipment, generate significant cost savings and
increase operational efficiencies for OEMs, Enterprise and Network Service
Providers around the globe. For over 40 years, Telmar has provided
network-wide repair, spares management, legacy product development and
enhancements, as well as certified pre-owned products and services to the
communications market. The company is committed to upholding the highest
standards of quality in its products and services. Telmar Network Technology
is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and operates facilities throughout the
United States and Canada, and in Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, the United
Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, India, and Malaysia. For additional
SOURCE: Telmar Network Technology
CONTACT: Cheryl L. Lund,
Vice President,
Corporate Marketing of Telmar Network Technology,
+1-972-836-0451,
cheryl.lund@telmarnt.com
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