Erling Gudmundsson

Summary

Erling is an entrepreneurial Business Leader, Thought Leader and Consultant, with in-depth knowledge and experience of Fibre Networks and Technologies, and expertise in IT / Telecoms and Data Centres. Able to: see the big picture, innovate and create vision, develop, assess / analyse investment propositions, and also see them through the minutiae of implementation to results delivery. Experienced in; start-ups, through to mature business management, with experience as CEO, COO, Sales and Business Development, Trouble-shooting, Problem Solving and Turnarounds. A highly competent and inspiring leader; professional with high standards; able to create and develop high performing teams. Internationally experienced; used to working in multi-national / multi-cultural environments across international boundaries. A trusted advisor to Ultra-High Net-Worth Individuals, Venture Capitalists / Private Equity Houses, with an aptitude for technology related wealth creation. Combines expert level technical knowledge and strong commercial acumen / gravitas, with extensive business operational experience, communication and relationship building skills. Achievements: Connected over 150,000 homes and businesses with fibre point to point and PON. Built a national-coverage 3G network. Built nationwide LLU with ADSL2+ to access 1 Million customers. Managed broadband projects exceeding £200m in value. Built five Telecommunications & Entertainment Operators since 2003. Experience: Excellent understanding of Broadband Network development and roll-out. Excellent Expertise in operating broadband networks particularly Open Access networks. Excellent understanding of Service Providers business and operational environment. Specialties: Ability to excel in a high energy and fast paced environment. Excellent problem solving and communication skills. Have experience in operations and projects in; Ireland,UK,Bulgaria,Iceland,Denmark,Sweden,China,Egypt