Wireless Industry Veteran to Drive Strategy and Management of Airvana's Global Femtocell Product Portfolio
Laxdal brings to Airvana more than 15 years of experience in wireless infrastructure and telecom. Most recently, he served as vice president of global product management for Nortel's CDMA and LTE Carrier Business where he contributed to the growth and success of that unit -- today a multi-billion dollar business. Previously, Laxdal held roles with Nortel in marketing, finance and operations.
"Glenn brings a track record for building successful businesses in the mobile industry," said
"Airvana is widely recognized as an innovator in mobile broadband technologies," said Laxdal. "I look forward to working with the team to deliver on the promise of femtocells."
Laxdal holds a BA in Economics and BComm from the
About Airvana
Airvana helps operators transform the mobile experience for users worldwide. The company's high-performance technology and products, from comprehensive femtocell solutions to core mobile network infrastructure, enable operators to deliver compelling and consistent broadband services to mobile subscribers, wherever they are. Airvana's products are deployed in 70 commercial networks on all six continents. The company is headquartered in
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