Canadian challenger Wind Mobile has shaken up its management team following company ownership changes. Pietro Cordova, who was appointed interim CEO by previous major shareholder Vimpelcom, has now left the role and returned to the Russian-backed group…
Canadian challenger Wind Mobile has shaken up its management team following company ownership changes.
Pietro Cordova, who was appointed interim CEO by previous major shareholder Vimpelcom, has now left the role and returned to the Russian-backed group now it has disposed of its stake in Wind.
He is replaced by Alek Krstajic, the founder and CEO of Public Mobile, another new entrant to the Canadian mobile market, which was purchased by Telus in 2013.
Meanwhile, Anthony Lacavera, founder of Wind Mobile, has taken a step back from the operator by stepping down as chairman of the board and becoming honorary chairman.
Lacavera is replaced as chairman by Rob MacLellan, non-executive chairman of Northleaf Capital Partners, where he has been since its formation in 2009. Prior to that he was the Chief Investment Officer of the Toronto Dominion Bank Financial Group. He is also chair of Yellow Pages in Canada and on the board of T Rowe Price.
Wind has also added David Carey, executive vice president of corporate services at T-Mobile US, and Hamid Akhavan, principal of Telecom Ventures LLC, to its board.
“The addition of such huge talents to Wind Mobile’s leadership team and board of directors further reinforces our position within the Canadian telecom landscape,” said Lacavera.
“This group brings with it a wealth of expertise, robust experience and strong knowledge in their respective industries and will prove to be extremely valuable to Wind Mobile as we continue to grow our presence in Canada.”
Lacavera also paid tribute to Cordova, saying: “He has brought a steady and consistent hand to Wind, helping the company to continue growing during the very difficult period of the protracted Vimpelcom exit from its investment.”
