Dean Coons

17 years as Group Vice-President of Network Information Systems at The Boeing Company. Held President and COO positions at several large telecommunications EPC vendors in NA, including North Star, Ledcor and ALTA Telecom.

Founding partner in creating Ledcor’s $125M telecom enterprise over a 5 year period and positioning it as the premier “Managed Services Company” in NA. Established AFL’s Global integrated GPON Solution, including a $1B contract award with TELUS.

Provides strategy and consulting advice to telecom executives around the globe. Currently serves as Corporate Director and Member of the Board of AFL, as well as a Board Member for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.