Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. ("ACS") (NASDAQ: ALSK) today appointed Michael Todd to a newly created leadership position at the Company – Vice President, Engineering.
In this role, Todd will drive strategic and operational network planning and engineering for all of ACS’ wireless and wireline networks. Todd will lead product innovation, support complex sales efforts and oversee the design, engineering and optimization of ACS’ network, including the repositioning of ACS’ existing infrastructure to better serve the needs of Enterprise customers.
“Mike Todd knows not only how to design and execute network engineering solutions but will provide great leadership in driving strategic and operational objectives at ACS. As ACS undergoes rapid transformation to strengthen its leadership position in wireless, and to better serve the high-demand, high-value Enterprise market, Mike is the right person in the right role,” said Anand Vadapalli, Senior Vice President, Network & IT.
Todd is a seasoned veteran of telecom engineering and operations management. He comes to ACS from Sprint where he most recently served as Staff Operations Director, Network Services. He also held other leadership positions at Sprint, and has previously served in technology and leadership roles in Nortel and Ericsson.
“I am thrilled to be part of such an energetic and dynamic organization. My family and I are excited about becoming part of the Alaskan community. I look forward to keeping ACS at the forefront of technology to meet the unique communications needs of Alaskans,” said Todd.
Todd’s appointment is effective today. He and his family are relocating to Anchorage from Overland Park, Kansas.
About Alaska Communications Systems
Headquartered in Anchorage, ACS is Alaska's leading provider of broadband and other wireline and wireless solutions to Enterprise and mass market customers. The ACS wireline operations include the state's most advanced data networks and, to be launched in early 2009, the only diverse undersea fiber optic system connecting Alaska to the contiguous United States. The ACS wireless operations include the only statewide 3G CDMA network, reaching across Alaska from the North Slope to Ketchikan, with coverage extended via best-in-class CDMA carriers in the Lower 49 and Canada. By investing in the fastest-growing market segments and attracting the highest-quality customers, ACS seeks to drive top- and bottom-line growth, while continually improving customer experience and cost structure through process improvement. More information can be found on the company's website at www.acsalaska.com or at its investor site at www.alsk.com.
For inquiries about this news release, contact Paula Dobbyn, ACS Director of Corporate Communications, at 907-564-7722 or pdobbyn@acsalaska.com
Contacts:
Director of Corporate Communications
Paula Dobbyn,
907-564-7722
pdobbyn@acsalaska.com
