NEW
YORK, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightpath,
an all-fiber, infrastructure-based connectivity provider that is
revolutionizing how organizations connect to their digital
destinations, today announced the addition of Inge Smidts, John
Ghirardelli, and Nick Brown
to its Board of Managers, effective October
19, 2022.
Lightpath announces the addition of
Inge Smidts, John Ghirardelli, and Nick Brown to its Board of Managers.
Ms. Smidts brings to Lightpath more than 20 years of senior
leadership including more than 12 years of experience within the
communications industry. She currently serves as CEO of Cable and
Wireless, a part of Liberty Latin
America, following executive positions with Liberty Global
and Telenet. From 1999 until 2009, Ms. Smidts was a business leader
at Proctor and Gamble.
Mr. Ghirardelli brings to Lightpath nearly 20 years of
experience in communications, digital infrastructure, and private
equity. He currently serves as Executive Director of Morgan Stanley
Infrastructure Partners, where he leads digital infrastructure
investments in the Americas. Mr. Ghirardelli previously held
positions with American Tower Corporation, Macquarie Group,
TowerBrook Capital Partners, and Merrill Lynch & Co.
Mr. Brown brings to Lightpath almost 20 years of experience in
communications, banking, and senior leadership. He currently serves
as EVP of Corporate Finance and Development at Altice USA, having previously held positions as
Treasurer and Head of Investor Relations at Altice USA and Altice NV. Prior to these roles, Mr.
Brown worked at Goldman Sachs and Espirito Santo (formerly
Execution Noble) as an Equity Research Analyst covering European
Telecoms and Media companies.
"Inge, John, and Nick represent great additions to Lightpath's
Board of Managers, given their deep experience, knowledge, and
successful track record in the communications industry," said
Chris Morley, Chief Executive
Officer of Lightpath. "With Inge's independent experience, John's
leadership in the digital infrastructure space, and Nick's
familiarity with our business, all are well positioned to impact
the company as we continue to execute on our charter to develop and
set a path of growth for Lightpath."
Lightpath is an infrastructure-based communications company that
owns and operates a carrier-grade, all-fiber network throughout the
Northeast United States, with over
20,000 route miles of fiber serving more than 13,500
locations.
About Lightpath
Lightpath is revolutionizing how customers connect to their
digital destinations by combining our next-generation network with
our next-generation customer service. Lightpath's advanced
fiber-optic network offers a comprehensive portfolio of
custom-engineered connectivity solutions with unparalleled
performance, reliability, and security. Our consultative customer
service means we work with you to design, deliver, and support the
solution for your unique needs, faster and more easily than ever
before. For over 30 years, thousands of enterprises, governments,
and educators have trusted Lightpath to power their organization's
innovation. Altice USA (NYSE:
ATUS) owns a 50.01% controlling interest in Lightpath, and
investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners
(MSIP) owns 49.99% of the Company.
Learn how Lightpath can connect you to your digital
destinations: www.lightpathfiber.com.
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