Sterlite Tech has strengthened its global leadership team with the appointment of Steve Bullock in North America and Richard Eichhorn in EMEA to lead and strengthen its business initiatives in these geographies.
Steve will be responsible for enabling Sterlite Tech’s engagement with leading telecom, internet and CATV service providers in North America. Steve brings 25 years of experience in telecom and technology sectors, with companies such as IBM, General Instrument, Motorola and Google. His recent association was with TE Connectivity as VP-Global Go-to-Market for Broadband Network Solution Division.
Richard will be responsible to strengthen Sterlite Tech’s presence in Europe, Middle East and Africa. With 28 years of experience in ICT, structured cabling, datacom, telecom cables, network equipment, hardware and services, Richard has been associated with companies such as Reichle & De-Massari, Nexans Cabling Solutions, Anixter and Alcatel Connect. His last assignment was with Wesco International as Sales Director – EMEA.
Speaking on the appointments, Ankit Agarwal, Head – Global Sales (Telecom Products), Sterlite Tech said, “With many governments including the broadband agenda in their policy-level initiatives, we are witnessing increasing investments in smarter network technologies. Both Steve and Richard have vast experience in the Americas, Europe and Asia, which will enable deeper understanding of customers’ network requirements.”
Asserting Sterlite Tech’s expanding global presence and capacities, Dr Anand Agarwal, CEO, Sterlite Tech, said, “We are witnessing a digital revolution globally with positive shifts in technology, national policies and consumption patterns. With developing technologies such as cloud computing, augmented reality (AR) and Internet of Things (IoT), governments globally are committed to enabling this digital revolution through national and rural broadband plans. We are facilitating this digital revolution through smarter network technologies that are the backbone of scalable broadband infrastructure.”
"We are also expanding our manufacturing capacities to 50 million fkm and smarter network capabilities, in line with the global demand trends. Steve and Richard will lead this expansion into the North American and EMEA markets,” added Agarwal.
Tags: Sterlite Tech, Steve Bullock, Richard Eichborn, CATV service providers, Ankit Agarwal Sterlite Tech, Dr Anand Agarwal CEO Sterlite Tech, Internet of Things, IoT
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