Linda Hardesty

Linda Hardesty is an accomplished executive editor and chief analyst specializing in communications technologies, currently overseeing operations at Questex since January 2019. At Questex, Linda manages news coverage for the Fierce Network and previously directed the editorial initiatives for three high-traffic online sites, including FierceWireless and FierceTelecom. Linda's editorial experience extends back to SDxCentral, where management of news coverage focused on software-defined networking and virtualization. Prior roles include editorial leadership at Energy Manager Today and Access Intelligence, where contributions to the communications technology sector were significant. An entrepreneurial spirit is reflected in establishment of a news website focused on green construction in Colorado. Linda holds a BA in Journalism from Metropolitan State University of Denver and a BS in Economics from Missouri University of Science and Technology.