Seasoned leaders from communications, telecom, and software join as Mitel accelerates its hybrid communications strategy

OTTAWA, Ontario: Mitel, a global leader in business communications, today announced its new Board of Directors, led by Tony Abate as Chair. Following the company’s successful financial restructuring, the newly appointed board will provide strategic direction as Mitel implements its strategy to meet the rising demand for hybrid communications and drive long-term, sustainable growth.

• Tony Abate – Chairman of GTT Communications and Tacora Resources; 35-year veteran in scaling infrastructure, software, and technology platforms
• Marc Lefar – Former CEO of Vonage and RentPath; CMO of Cingular Wireless (AT&T); Former Director of IPC Systems, cxLoyalty and ClassPass; track record of steering companies through strategic pivots, scaling businesses and advising leadership teams
• Marika Lulay – Current director at Aareal Bank, EnBW and FAZ GmbH; former CEO of GFT Technologies SE; recognized leader in enterprise digital transformation
• Mike Robinson – Former CEO of Sungard AS, Former CEO of Broadview Networks, Former CFO of US LEC, and Chairman of Everstream Solutions; proven leader of global infrastructure businesses, driving growth and large-scale transformations
• Carl Wiese – Former CRO of HP/Poly and President, Global Sales & Service of Blackberry; decades of global go-to-market leadership in unified communications

These seasoned industry veterans join directors Tarun Loomba, Mitel’s President & CEO, and Peter Wollman, Portfolio Manager for Invesco’s Global Private Credit Group.

“As we step into Mitel’s next phase, a board that pairs operational rigor with strategic vision is essential,” said Tarun Loomba, Mitel President & CEO. “Tony, Marc, Marika, Mike, and Carl have each led companies through pivotal transformations. Their guidance and expertise will be invaluable as we optimize our portfolio, deepen channel partnerships, and deliver value for our customers in critical industries around the world.”

As part of the company’s restructuring plan, the new board has been carefully recruited to provide specific subject matter expertise, strategic governance, and functional support to the management team as Mitel seeks to increase value for its customers, partners, employees, and stakeholders.

“Unified communications sit at the heart of modern critical infrastructure,” added Tony Abate. “Mitel’s global installed base, channel strength, and enhanced balance sheet, combined with the significant market opportunity, position the company to capture increasing demand for secure, flexible, and AI-powered communications. I look forward to supporting the Mitel team as we focus on building durable, profitable growth.”

Founded in 1971, Mitel has spent over 50 years driving innovation and shaping the Unified Communications (UC) landscape. The board appointments come at a critical juncture for Mitel, a global leader in business communications that powers communication for 75+ million users across 100+ countries. This announcement follows a series of notable milestones, including Mitel’s recent financial restructuring, Mitel’s continued partnership with Zoom, Mitel’s OpenScape Voice platform achieving JITC certification, the launch of Mitel Unified Communications Accelerator, powered by L-SPARK Select, and the general availability of Mitel’s AI-powered customer experience (CX) management platform, Mitel CX. To learn more about Mitel, visit www.mitel.com.

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Fonte: Business Wire