Julius Erving Joins GTT’s Board of Directors
January 17 2018 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
GTT Communications, Inc. (NYSE: GTT), the leading global cloud
networking provider to multinational clients, announced today that
legendary professional basketball player, Julius Erving, has been
elected to the GTT board of directors. Erving is founder and
managing member of Dr. J Enterprises, which owns and manages the
merchandising, media and philanthropic aspects of the Julius “Dr.
J” Erving brand.
Erving brings close to 40 years of experience as a sports
leader, business executive and entrepreneur to his role on the GTT
board. Dating back to 1979, Erving’s business affiliations have
generated close to $2.5 billion in revenue and brand value for his
partners and clients. In 2016, through Erving’s direct leadership,
Dr. J Enterprises formed a strategic partnership with the
multibillion-dollar brand management company Authentic Brands
Group, to expand his brand’s global presence.
“Julius brings significant board experience, including telecom
and media, to GTT,” stated H. Brian Thompson, executive chairman
and founder of GTT. “He has a distinguished career as an executive
in brand management, media personality, and community leader. His
insights will be invaluable as we continue to grow the business and
raise GTT’s brand profile in the market.”
Erving has served on various boards of directors including: LCI
International, Williams Communications, Saks Fifth Avenue, Meridian
Bank, Converse, Darden Group, Sports Authority, Thomas Jefferson
University Hospital, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Commission,
University of Massachusetts and Widener University.
“I am pleased to join the GTT board of directors and help to
expand the company’s market presence,” stated Mr. Erving. “GTT’s
rapid growth and recent distinction as a Fortune Future 50 company
position it favorably for continued expansion and business
success.”
Erving holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and an
honorary doctorate from University of Massachusetts Amherst, as
well as honorary degrees from Temple University and Philadelphia
University.
About GTT
GTT provides multinationals with a better way to reach the cloud
through its suite of cloud networking services, including optical
transport, wide area networking, internet, managed services, voice
and video services. The company’s Tier 1 IP network, ranked in the
top five worldwide, connects clients to any location in the world
and any application in the cloud. GTT delivers an outstanding
client experience by living its core values of simplicity, speed
and agility. For more information on how GTT is redefining global
communications, please visit www.gtt.net.
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