Matt Bross

Bio

Matt Bross is a well-known industry visionary and speaker who is passionate about harnessing new technology development and driving next generation service innovations that transform communications. He has had a long and distinguished career in the telecommunications industry, leading technology and investment strategies across both carrier and enterprise networks. Bross was the Global Chief Technology Officer of Huawei from 2009-2012, British Telecom from 2002-2009, Williams Communications from 1997-2002 and Capital Technologies (a Telecom services company he co- founded in 1992). As Group Chief Technology Officer of BT Group and CEO of BT innovate, he was responsible for technology strategy, vision and innovation across all BT divisions. Bross was a driving force behind BT’s 21st Century Network transformation program and led a global BT technology and research organization that spanned the Asia-Pacific, the U.S. and Europe. Bross also managed the Venture Capital Investments of Williams Communications with several notable successes including Lightera, Sonus and Sycamore Networks. In 2007, Bross was awarded a William Pitt Fellowship by Pembroke College at the University of Cambridge. Bross currently serves as Chairman of the Global Information Infrastructure Commission and is a member of the Board of Directors for the EastWest Institute. He has also served on the Boards of Directors of numerous early-stage Companies.