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Verizon taps Santiago “Yago” Tenorio as Verizon’s new Chief Technology Officer and SVP of Strategy and Technology Enablement

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Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) has appointed Santiago "Yago" Tenorio as Chief Technology Officer and SVP of Strategy and Technology Enablement. Tenorio, with over 25 years of experience in the wireless industry, will report to Joe Russo, Executive VP & President of Global Network and Technology. His role will focus on advancing 5G use cases, partnering for new technology advancements, and mapping out future technologies for Verizon customers.

Tenorio's background includes significant achievements at Vodafone, where he led high-performance teams and was recognized for his expertise in Open RAN, Cloud Networking, and Network APIs. He previously served as CTO for Vodafone Ireland and Chief Network Officer in the UK, successfully managing network coverage for the 2012 London Olympics. Tenorio was recently elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in the UK, a prestigious honor in the engineering field.

Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) ha nominato Santiago "Yago" Tenorio come Chief Technology Officer e SVP di Strategia e Abilitazione Tecnologica. Tenorio, con oltre 25 anni di esperienza nell'industria wireless, riporterà a Joe Russo, Executive VP e Presidente della Rete Globale e Tecnologia. Il suo ruolo si concentrerà sull'avanzamento dei casi d'uso del 5G, sulla collaborazione per nuovi sviluppi tecnologici e sulla pianificazione di tecnologie future per i clienti di Verizon.

Il percorso di Tenorio include risultati significativi in Vodafone, dove ha guidato team ad alte prestazioni ed è stato riconosciuto per la sua esperienza in Open RAN, Cloud Networking e Network APIs. In precedenza, ha ricoperto il ruolo di CTO per Vodafone Irlanda e Chief Network Officer nel Regno Unito, gestendo con successo la copertura di rete per le Olimpiadi di Londra 2012. Di recente, Tenorio è stato eletto Fellow della Royal Academy of Engineering nel Regno Unito, un prestigioso onore nel campo dell'ingegneria.

Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) ha nombrado a Santiago "Yago" Tenorio como Chief Technology Officer y SVP de Estrategia y Habilitación Tecnológica. Tenorio, con más de 25 años de experiencia en la industria inalámbrica, reportará a Joe Russo, VP Ejecutivo y Presidente de la Red Global y Tecnología. Su función se centrará en avanzar en los casos de uso de 5G, asociándose para nuevos avances tecnológicos y trazando tecnologías futuras para los clientes de Verizon.

El historial de Tenorio incluye logros significativos en Vodafone, donde lideró equipos de alto rendimiento y fue reconocido por su experiencia en Open RAN, Cloud Networking y Network APIs. Anteriormente, se desempeñó como CTO de Vodafone Irlanda y Chief Network Officer en el Reino Unido, gestionando con éxito la cobertura de red para los Juegos Olímpicos de Londres 2012. Recientemente, Tenorio fue elegido Fellow de la Royal Academy of Engineering en el Reino Unido, un prestigioso honor en el campo de la ingeniería.

Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ)Santiago "Yago" Tenorio를 최고 기술 책임자(CTO) 및 전략 및 기술 활성화 수석 부사장(SVP)으로 임명했습니다. Tenorio는 무선 산업에서 25년 이상의 경험을 보유하고 있으며, Joe Russo에게 보고합니다. 그는 5G 사용 사례를 발전시키고, 새로운 기술 발전을 위한 파트너십을 형성하며, Verizon 고객을 위한 미래 기술을 지도하는 데 집중할 것입니다.

Tenorio는 Vodafone에서 높은 성과를 내는 팀을 이끌었으며, Open RAN, Cloud Networking, Network APIs에 대한 전문성으로 인정받았습니다. 그는 이전에 Vodafone 아일랜드에서 CTO로 근무했으며, 영국에서 Chief Network Officer로 활동하면서 2012 런던 올림픽을 위한 네트워크 범위를 성공적으로 관리했습니다. 최근 Tenorio는 영국의 로열 엔지니어링 아카데미의 Fellow로 선출되었으며, 이는 공학 분야에서의 권위 있는 영예입니다.

Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) a nommé Santiago "Yago" Tenorio au poste de Chief Technology Officer (CTO) et de SVP de la Stratégie et de l'Habilitation Technologique. Tenorio, avec plus de 25 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie sans fil, rendra compte à Joe Russo, VP Exécutif et Président du Réseau Global et des Technologies. Son rôle se concentrera sur l'avancement des cas d'utilisation de la 5G, le partenariat pour de nouvelles avancées technologiques et la planification des technologies futures pour les clients de Verizon.

Le parcours de Tenorio comprend des réalisations significatives chez Vodafone, où il a dirigé des équipes performantes et a été reconnu pour son expertise en Open RAN, Cloud Networking et Network APIs. Il a précédemment occupé le poste de CTO pour Vodafone Irlande et de Chief Network Officer au Royaume-Uni, gérant avec succès la couverture réseau pour les Jeux Olympiques de Londres 2012. Récemment, Tenorio a été élu Fellow de la Royal Academy of Engineering au Royaume-Uni, un honneur prestigieux dans le domaine de l'ingénierie.

Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) hat Santiago "Yago" Tenorio zum Chief Technology Officer und SVP für Strategie und Technologieaktualisierung ernannt. Tenorio, der über 25 Jahre Erfahrung in der drahtlosen Industrie verfügt, wird an Joe Russo, Executive VP und Präsident des Global Network and Technology, berichten. Seine Aufgabe wird darin bestehen, 5G-Anwendungsfälle voranzutreiben, Partnerschaften für neue technische Entwicklungen einzugehen und zukünftige Technologien für Verizon-Kunden zu planen.

Tenorios Hintergrund umfasst bedeutende Erfolge bei Vodafone, wo er leistungsstarke Teams leitete und für seine Expertise in Open RAN, Cloud Networking und Network APIs anerkannt wurde. Zuvor war er CTO von Vodafone Irland und Chief Network Officer im Vereinigten Königreich und verwaltete erfolgreich die Netzwerkabdeckung für die Olympischen Spiele 2012 in London. Kürzlich wurde Tenorio zum Fellow der Royal Academy of Engineering im Vereinigten Königreich gewählt, eine angesehene Auszeichnung im Ingenieurbereich.

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Tenorio brings more than 25 years of technical expertise in the wireless industry to lead the next chapter of Verizon technology innovation

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the appointment of Santiago “Yago” Tenorio as Chief Technology Officer and SVP of Strategy and Technology Enablement. Tenorio brings more than 25 years of technical expertise in the wireless industry to lead the next chapter of Verizon technology innovation. Tenorio will report directly to Joe Russo, Executive Vice President & President, Global Network and Technology.

“As we continue to advance our 5G and 5G-advanced network builds, this is the right time to also look towards the future technology Verizon will enable,” said Joe Russo, Executive Vice President & President, Global Network and Technology. “As Verizon enters its next chapter, we must position our organization for success and remain focused on our Global Networks & Technology mission: To build and operate the best, most reliable, highest-performing and most secure networks to power and empower how customers live, work and play.”

Tenorio spent his 25-year career at Vodafone building high-performance teams and is recognized for his expertise in architecting Vodafone’s Open RAN, Cloud Networking and Network APIs. He and his team oversaw all Network technology related decisions and defined the company’s technology roadmap across mobile and fixed networks. Previously, he served as CTO for Vodafone Ireland and Chief Network Officer in the UK, successfully leading Vodafone's network coverage for the 2012 London Olympics.

For his contributions to the industry, Tenorio was just elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in the UK, one of the most prestigious industry honors across all fields of engineering that very few professionals achieve in their technical careers.

In his new role, Tenorio will lead Verizon’s work in advancing new 5G use cases, work with partners to lead new technology advancements and map out the next generation of technologies that Verizon will bring to customers where they live, work and play. The Strategy and Technology Enablement (STE) team will begin operating when Tenorio starts October 28, 2024.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Karen Schulz
864.561.1527
Karen.schulz@verizonwireless.com


FAQ

Who is Verizon's new Chief Technology Officer and when does he start?

Santiago "Yago" Tenorio is Verizon's new Chief Technology Officer and SVP of Strategy and Technology Enablement. He starts on October 28, 2024.

What is Santiago Tenorio's background before joining Verizon (VZ)?

Tenorio spent 25 years at Vodafone, serving as CTO for Vodafone Ireland and Chief Network Officer in the UK. He led Vodafone's network coverage for the 2012 London Olympics and is recognized for his expertise in Open RAN, Cloud Networking, and Network APIs.

What will be Santiago Tenorio's main responsibilities at Verizon (VZ)?

Tenorio will lead Verizon's work in advancing new 5G use cases, partner for new technology advancements, and map out the next generation of technologies for Verizon customers.

What recent honor did Santiago Tenorio receive in the engineering field?

Santiago Tenorio was recently elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in the UK, one of the most prestigious industry honors across all fields of engineering.

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