The former CTO of Vodafone Group says, “I am confident that my experience can help the company achieve its ambitious goals”
Johan Wibergh, the esteemed former CTO of Vodafone Group, has joined AST SpaceMobile’s board of directors. Wibergh has more than 35 years’ experience in the telecoms sector and retired from Vodafone in 2022. He was succeeded by Scott Petty who became group CTIO.
Wibergh formerly held several roles at Ericsson and sits on boards at technology companies including Bell Canada and Cohere Technologies. Wibergh will also chair AST SpaceMobile’s new network planning and spectrum committee for its satellite constellation.
AST SpaceMobile’s Founder, Chairman and CEO, Abel Avellan, said, “[Wibergh’s] extensive experience in building and operating large-scale networks, coupled with his proven track record of success in driving innovation and growth, will be invaluable to us as we progress towards commercialization of our space-based cellular broadband network.”
The satellite company has had an eventful few weeks. Last week it announced a six-year deal with AT&T to provide space-based broadband services, followed this week by a strategic partnership with Verizon.
Wibergh said, “AST SpaceMobile’s technology has the potential to eliminate connectivity gaps and bridge the digital divide, making the world a more equitable place, and I am confident that my experience can help the company achieve its ambitious goals.”