MONTREAL – Stephen Howe will lead Bell’s wireline and wireless network teams as its new EVP and chief technology officer, effective January 1, 2011.
Howe is being promoted from his current position as SVP and CTO for Bell Mobility, where his responsibilities have included leading the rollout of Bell’s HSPA+ wireless network. In his new role, Howe will oversee Bell’s wireless and wireline network teams as they build and enhance the high-capacity broadband networks delivering advanced communication services to consumer and business customers.
"Stephen Howe is uniquely qualified to accelerate Bell’s communications network leadership position at a global level”, said president and CEO, George Cope, in Wednesday’s announcement. “With his extensive experience in building large-scale and high-quality digital networks, Stephen knows how to leverage the power of broadband to deliver the communications services that matter to customers. He’s a network leader ready to accelerate the execution of Bell’s strategic imperatives and enhance the Bell customer experience at every level."
Bell also announced today the retirement of J. Trevor Anderson, EVP Network, on December 31, 2010 after a distinguished 39-year career with the company.
"Trevor Anderson has been fundamental to keeping Bell at the forefront of the digital communications transformation of the last four decades, building the modern networks on which Canadian homes, businesses and governments run", continued Cope. "For his network vision and leadership, for his good and friendly nature, for all that he has done to advance technology at Bell and across the country, Trevor has the Bell team’s most sincere thanks and congratulations."
