Ildefonso de la Cruz

Ildefonso de la Cruz is a seasoned professional in the field of mission critical communications, currently serving as Principal Analyst at Informa Tech since July 2021, focusing on technology for government public safety and private industrial connectivity. Since September 2012, Ildefonso has held the position of Public Safety Global Business Development Lead at Samsung Electronics, where responsibilities include leading the global development of private 5G networks and PS-LTE business in EMEA and APAC while designing comprehensive go-to-market strategies. Previous roles at Samsung include Technical Software Product Manager and an internship as Software & Quality Control Engineer. Ildefonso's early career also includes a digitalization internship at Procter & Gamble. Educational qualifications encompass a Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Seoul National University and a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Imperial College London.