Dynamic Spectrum Alliance names new president

The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance has appointed a new president.

Kalpak Gude will step into the role, during a time when the organisation is undergoing continued growth.

Gude has held several high-profile positions and obtained substantial insight into spectrum policy throughout the course of his 18-year career.

“Kalpak’s deep and broad experience in government and the private sector means that he deeply understands the opportunities and challenges faced by spectrum policy makers, regulators and the industry around the world,” said Paul Garnett, Dynamic Spectrum Alliance chairman of the board and director of Affordable Access Initiatives at Microsoft.

“The wealth of experience Kalpak has to offer will enable the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance and its 50+ members to partner with governments on critical spectrum policy matters.”

Prior to his appointment as president, Gude was responsible for all spectrum and government affairs as vice president of Legal, Regulatory at OneWeb. He worked with government regulators to accommodate a new global network through spectrum-sharing techniques that protect incumbent services.

Gude also spent almost 14 years at Intelsat, where he led government and regulatory affairs and spectrum engineering departments in his role as vice president and deputy general counsel.

“As the demand for wireless data grows, yet the digital divide remains ever-present and persistent, the need to find spectrum policy solutions continues to rise in urgency for regulators,” said Gude.

“In my role as president, I will endeavour to ensure that the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance will support regulators’ efforts for more robust and efficient use of spectrum.”

Previous executive director Professor H Nwana has become executive director emeritus with the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance. He will remain a spokesperson for the alliance.

One of Gude’s important tasks will be leading the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance’s fifth annual Global Summit, which takes place from 9–11 May 2017, in Cape Town, South Africa.

For more information about the Global Summit, visit http://dynamicspectrumalliance.org/global-summit/.  

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