Bill Hague
Board Advisor
AT&T’s wireless operations
Executive Vice President International
Bill Hague, Executive Vice President International for AT&T’s wireless operations, is responsible for developing international wireless strategy and partnerships, as well as domestic and international wholesale and retail roaming support. He also manages the company’s wireless operations in the cruise ship business and company wireless merger integrations.
Prior to this role, Hague served as Executive Vice President-International Development, responsible for developing and implementing international partner and roaming strategies for voice and data for both Cingular Wireless and the former AT&T Wireless, which was acquired by Cingular.
Hague previously managed the former AT&T Wireless’ mergers and acquisitions department on both the national and international front; part of his duties included managing strategic investments. Prior to joining AT&T Wireless, Hague was with Pacific Northwest Cellular/Western Wireless Communications where he headed legal, human resources and regulatory affairs. Prior to that, he served as a partner at the law firm of Stokes, Eitelbach & Lawrence.
Hague currently serves on the board of directors of the global GSM Association, is the Chairman of the GSMA Finance Committee and is Chairman of the GSMA Ltd. He is also president of the African Education Foundation, a private foundation he established in 1980, after serving in the Peace Corps in West Africa.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Colorado, a Master’s Degree in Health Administration and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Washington
Reza Jafari
Board Advisor
e-Development International
Chairman and CEO
Mr. A. Reza Jafari is the Chairman and CEO of e-Development International. Based in Washington, DC, e-Development International is an executive advisory and investment group which promotes, facilitates and participates in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) initiatives via social entrepreneurship in the global markets.
Mr. Jafari has spent 35 years in the global IT services, telecommunications, media and entertainment and education industries. He now manages a portfolio of business relationships and interests which include advising established and start up companies and organizations in Mobile Broadband, mobile services, mobile tower sharing and IT and IP services. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of ITU TELECOM; a board member of GSMA, Ltd.; the Chairman of the Board of the India, China and America Institute; a member of the Governor’s Council for International Business, Maryland, USA, and a member of the Dean’s Council, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University.
Mr. Jafari served as the Chairman and Managing Director of NeuStar International; Chairman and CEO of The Omega Partners; Mr. Jafari held various senior executive positions at Electronic Data Systems Corporation (EDS-HP), including Group President of EDS’s Global Communications, Media and Entertainment Industry Group; Managing Director of the Communications and Media Industry Group for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Mr. Jafari received his MBA in 1976, his Specialist Degree in Education and Innovation (Ed S) in 1980, and his PhD/ABD in Instructional Systems Technology in 1981 from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA.
Mohan Gyani
Board Advisor
Independent Consultant
Gyani is currently a member on the boards of Keynote Systems, Safeway, SiRF Technologies and several private and non-profit organizations, in addition to Roamware. His earlier industry assignments include President and CEO of AT&T Wireless Mobility Services and responsible for matters related to Strategy, Business Development and Operations of their business unit.
A widely-respected veteran of the industry, Gyani played key roles in the $1.6 billion initial public offering of AirTouch in 1993 and the $10.6 billion IPO of AT&T Wireless in 2000. Post the Vodafone, Air touch merger, Gyani was executive Director on the Board of Vodafone and its head of Strategy.
Before AT&T Wireless Mobility, as CFO at AirTouch, Gyani played a key role in the $120 Billion merger of AirTouch and Vodafone as head of Strategy and Corporate Development with the subsequent $70 Billion joint venture with Bell Atlantic that resulted in the creation of Verizon Wireless.
After a degree in A.A, Business from City College of San Francisco, Gyani completed his B.A in Business Administration and earned his MBA degree in Finance from the San Francisco State University.
ANGIE WISKOCIL
Executive Advisor
Angie Wiskocil is currently a Board member and Executive Advisor for several Silicon Valley Companies as well as Board Advisor for Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA). Given her extensive executive track record and broad strategic experience, she provides advice and counsel on designing, implementing and operating innovative technology solutions. Aligning business goals to drive revenue, grow the company in rapid growth enviroments. Solving business problems and optimizing business processes to drive competitive advantage.
She was previously President and CEO of AT&T Wi-Fi, a subsidiary of AT&T. She held this position for four years; extending the company’s Wi-Fi reach and capabilities. AT&T Wi-Fi is an industry leader in Wi-Fi; operating the nation’s largest Wi-Fi network with more than 30,000 US Hotspots. She led the strategic growth of the subsidiary’s network, applications services and revenues.
Angie held a number of executive officer level positions within AT&T. Prior to her leadership role for AT&T Wi-Fi, she served as Senior Vice President, Consumer IT for four years. She provided leadership for corporate-wide applications and systems, development of customer based U-Verse applications and IP systems (including on-line and customer care) billing, directory, marketing and sales. Other executive positions held were in Engineering, Information Technology, Network Operations, Customer Care and Sales).
She has been honored with several business and leadership awards; including Hispanic Business magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential Hispanics. Wireless Weekly Industry Leadership Award for Wi-Fi Growth & Innovation, Hispanic Engineer & IT most Influential Award, Women in Technology Technical Innovation Award.
STEVE ANDREWS
TMT NED & Advisor
Steve is an independent international TMT investor and Consultant based in the UK.
He was formerly the Chairman of Azzurri Communications until a successful exit in May 16, as well as NED and investor at Qsensei San Fran. C.a. Investor in MiMedia llc and Bnocular (GroundCntrl). He is currently advising DT on business development projects.
He has spent over 25 years as an Executive at BT Plc in various roles, including President of Global Carrier business and Networks, Director of European JV’s, MD Group Mobility and MD Retail Products and Services. He is also the former Chairman of the Fixed Mobile Convergence Alliance (FMCA) and is now Chairman of the TelCo Futures Forum.
