The GSMA has promoted long-time FCC adviser John Giusti to chief regulatory officer, succeeding Tom Phillips from 1 November.
The GSMA has promoted long-time FCC adviser John Giusti (pictured) to chief regulatory officer, succeeding Tom Phillips from 1 November.
Currently head of policy, Giusti joined the GSMA in 2011 after 17 years with the FCC.
In his new role, the GSMA said Giusti will lead its “public policy and industry advocacy agenda with governments, regulators, international institutions and development organisations”.
Phillips will continue to counsel the GSMA as a special adviser, supporting its relationships with the United Nations, the World Bank, the World Economic Forum, and other similar organisations.
There is also a change at the helm of the GSMA, with former Tele2 CEO Mats Granryd set to take over as director general from the beginning of 2016 following the departure of former DG Anne Bouverot at the end of July.
Alex Sinclair, the GSMA’s CTO, has been acting as DG in the interim. Commenting on Giusti’s promotion, Sinclair said: “Since joining the GSMA in 2011, John has been instrumental in advancing the GSMA’s policy initiatives, including working with governments to secure critical spectrum resources for mobile, establishing and promoting best practice in areas such as regulation, taxation and privacy, and expanding digital inclusion for citizens globally, among others.”
Giusti’s many years at the FCC culminated in him becoming chief of staff and senior policy advisor to Commissioner Michael Copps. He also gained experience on the global stage, running the FCC’s International Bureau, where he managed the agency’s relationships with its foreign counterparts and negotiated with the ITU and other multilateral organisations.
