CTIA, the Wireless Association announced several new staff positions, effective today.
Athena Polydorou has been appointed Executive Director of The Wireless Foundation. . Formerly a director in CTIA's Wireless Internet Development department, Athena was responsible for its privacy and connected health initiatives.
The new Wireless Internet Development director is Jackie McCarthy , who will handle privacy, mobile financial services and connected health. She previously was the director of state regulatory affairs in CTIA's External and State Affairs department.
In the External and State Affairs department, Matthew Gerst has been promoted from counsel to director. Matt will continue to lead the association's efforts before state regulators and other state public policymakers.