Congratulations to Ajit Pai on being named as CTIA’s President and CEO. His extensive experience in both the public and private sectors positions him perfectly to continue advocating for the expansion of digital infrastructure and wireless innovation in the U.S. We look forward to supporting his efforts to enhance connectivity across the nation.
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