New Communications Infrastructure and Services Council members announced
techUK is very pleased to announce the new members of the Communications Infrastructure and Services Council, following a recent election. The group of members will join the existing Council leadership in setting the strategic direction of the Communications Infrastructure and Services Programme, which now incorporates all of techUK's Satellite Applications and Services activity and engagement.
Our Programme brings together cross-sector FTSE 100 companies and SMEs to advocate a connected future for all. We will continue to work around four themes: shared infrastructure; diversification, security and resilience; unlicensed and shared spectrum; and our 5G ecosystem. Our actions serve to lower the cost of deployment, ensure confidence in networks, spur innovation and unlock value in 5G and fixed networks. We deliver this through thought leadership, multilateral engagement with Government and the regulator, policy development and ecosystem building, and we are delighted that these members will take an active role in leading the Programme through 2021 and beyond.
The new Council members are:
- Avanti Communications: Simon Watts, Principal Consultant
- Cellnex UK: Mark Bartlett, Director Operations
- Cisco: Mark Grayson, Distinguished Engineer
- CityFibre: Vicky Read, Head of Policy and Public Affairs
- CMS Law: Chris Watson, Global Head TMC
- EchoStar: Jennifer A. Manner, Head, Regulatory Affairs
- Ericsson: Björn Odenhammer, Head of Ericsson UK and Ireland Networks & Managed Services
- Freshwave: Mike Kennett, Head of Regulatory Affairs
- JRC: Dr Peter Couch, Chief Executive Officer
- OneWeb: Gareth Alston, Director of UK Government Affairs
- Qualcomm Europe: Luigi Ardito, Senior Director, Government Affairs
- Real Wireless: Julian McGougan, Technology and Policy Advisor
- Samsung: Stuart Cooke, Director Industry Affairs
- Sky: Martyn Lee, Senior Technologist
- Spirent Communications: Michele Lynch, EMEA Subject Matter Expert - Enterprise
- The London Internet Exchange Ltd: Jo Feredey, Head of Product
- Verizon: Matthew Peake, Head of Regulatory and Government Affairs UK and IE
- Vodafone: Paul Rosbotham, Senior Regulatory Manager
The Council Leadership is:
- BAI Communications: Andrew Conway, Director of Engineering (CHAIR)
- BT Group: Chris Cheeseman, Principal, Spectrum Policy (VICE-CHAIR)
- Plum Consulting: Ian Corden, Director (VICE-CHAIR)
- CGI: Alan Nunn, Consulting Director, Telecoms (5G Ecosystem)
- WHP Telecoms: Raj Sivalingam, Head of Innovation (Fibre Driving and Infrastructure Sharing)
- Apple: Graham MacDonald, Senior Spectrum Policy Advisor (Licence-exempt Shared Spectrum)
- CGI: Darwin, Director Consulting Expert - Penetration Testing (Telecoms Security and Diversification)
Jaynesh Patel
Jaynesh Patel
Jaynesh Patel is Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, leading the Communications Infrastructure and Services Programme at techUK and overseeing the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.
Jaynesh has extensive experience in the sector, having worked for CityFibre (a full fibre broadband company) and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) on digital infrastructure policy. Most recently Jaynesh led on policy and public affairs in the UK and Ireland for ChargePoint (an EV charging network).
Prior to this Jaynesh worked in the Cabinet Office for more than five years, including over two years at the Government Digital Service (GDS) supporting the digital transformation of UK Government.
Jaynesh has a BSc (Hons) in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE).
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayneshpatel/
Josh Turpin
Josh Turpin
Josh joined techUK as a Programme Manager for Telecoms and Net Zero in August 2024.
In this role, working jointly across the techUK Telecoms and Climate Programmes, Josh is responsible for leading on telecoms infrastructure deployment and uptake and supporting innovation opportunities, as well as looking at how the tech sector can be further utilised in the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.
Prior to joining techUK, Josh’s background was in public affairs and communications, working for organisations across a diverse portfolio of sectors including defence, telecoms and infrastructure; aiding clients through stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, media outreach as well as secretariat duties.
Outside of work, Josh has a keen interest in music, painting and sailing.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2038
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-turpin/
Matthew Wild
Matthew Wild
Matthew joined techUK in August 2023 as a Programme Assistant.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2000
Tales Gaspar
Tales Gaspar
Tales has a background in law and economics, with previous experience in the regulation of new technologies and infrastructure.
In the UK and Europe, he offered consultancy on intellectual property rights of cellular and IoT technologies and on the regulatory procedures at the ITU as a Global Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI).
Tales has an LL.M in Law and Business by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and an MSc in Regulation at the London School of Economics, with a specialization in Government and Law.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +44 (0) 0207 331 2000
- Website:
- www.techUK.org
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/talesngaspar