Ian Wood

Summary

As one of the first employees in Europe of Motorola when it set up cellular communications in 1985 I have worked in the Wireless sector since as an Accountant, General Manager, and Strategy Consultant. Currently working with a number of consultancies, Networks, wireless equipment manufacturers and start-ups on how anthropology effects technology adoption. Developing new services and products aimed at the SME sector and looking at now pricing is more important than convergence. With over twenty years experience in the Mobile Telecoms sector I am one of a few who have a detailed knowledge of the evolution of mobile telecoms which helps clients understands the economics as well as the technology that underpins an industry. Outside of work I have helped run the Digital People network in London. I am a co-ordinator of the Consulting & Professional Services SIG of Company of Friends ( CoF ). Specialties: European Wireless Development, Wireless Strategy; Mobile Data Services; European Market Entry; European Mobile Network Operators; MVNO; Digital Evangelist; European Wireless Venture Capital; Wireless M&A; Human Capital Consulting; WiFi; WiMedia; WiMAX; Bluetooth; 3G; Anoto, DAB Radio; Mobile Payments; Micro Payments; NFC; RFiD; Digital Pen; Science to Market; Ubiqutous Networks; Fixed Mobile Convergence: Enhanced Voice Services; Due Diligence