Roger Abbott

Roger Abbott has been CEO at Slashdot Media since January 2001. Prior to that, they were CEO and founder of World-x-Change, one of the largest privately held telecommunications companies in the world. Roger has also held senior positions at Blue Sky Equity Partners, LLC.

A highly effective leader, Roger is responsible for senior management, strategic planning, and innovation. Roger has a proven track record in building complex companies and developing cutting-edge technology. Under their guidance, World-x-Change grew to become a multi-billion dollar business with operations in 16 countries.

Roger is a visionary in the telecommunications industry and has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of the internet as we know it today. Roger remains an active figure in the industry, serving on the boards of several startups and established companies. In recognition of their many accomplishments, Roger was inducted into the Telecom Hall of Fame in 2013.