Appointments

Advanced connectivity provider UK Connect has appointed Neil Wood to its executive team as chief sales & commercial officer.

Wood previously served as head of strategy & operations at networking and telecommunications giant Ericsson and has held multiple leadership roles across the global telecommunications industry.

His expertise spans advanced connectivity, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, with over 20 years of leadership experience across the technology sector.

Wood is one of a host of new hires at UK Connect as the firm accelerates its mission to drive forward connectivity across Britain.

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“With Neil Wood’s extensive career in advanced connectivity, we are confident that he is the right person to help us achieve our ambitious goals,” said PJ Farr, managing director of UK Connect. 

“Having followed Neil’s journey closely, we are thrilled to welcome him at this crucial and exciting time for UK Connect.”

Wood added: “Throughout my career, I’ve always sought to push the boundaries of what’s possible, and UK Connect is the perfect platform for that. This is an extraordinary moment for 5G and technology at large, and UK Connect is at the forefront of delivering game-changing solutions that will revolutionize how industries connect and operate. 

“PJ has built an exceptional team that’s already setting new standards in connectivity. I’m excited to join forces and accelerate UK Connect’s growth as we harness the full potential of 5G to redefine the future of digital infrastructure across the UK.”

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