Senior Executive Brings Decades of Corporate
Communications and Strategy Experience as Company Executes on
Planned $2 Billion Fiber Optics
Transformation
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 1, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Brightspeed today announced the expansion of
its executive leadership team with the appointment of Amy Wulfestieg as Chief Communications Officer,
effective immediately. Reporting to Chief Executive Officer
Bob Mudge, Ms. Wulfestieg is
responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and implementation
of internal and external communications, change management, and
engagement activities for the company.
Ms. Wulfestieg has an extensive record of achievement in
building and sustaining a culture that aligns and connects
stakeholders to business strategy through effective communications.
She most recently served as Senior Director, Internal
Communications at Nordstrom, where she was accountable for
developing and implementing the retailer's internal communications
strategy supporting 65,000 employees across the U.S. and
Canada. Prior to Nordstrom, Ms.
Wulfestieg served as Executive Vice President, Communications at
Alight Solutions, where she led internal and external
communications strategy, planning, and execution for all aspects of
communication, including executive communications, client
communications, reputation management, mergers and acquisitions,
and employee engagement. Previously, she held several
communications positions at Aon Hewitt/Hewitt Associates, most
recently serving as Vice President, Communications.
"We are delighted to have a leader with Amy's perspective, deep
experience, and results orientation join our Brightspeed team,"
said Mr. Mudge. "Our goal is to establish Brightspeed as a brand
that makes best-in-class broadband a reality for communities across
our footprint, with a customer experience known for simplicity,
reliability, and choice. Amy will be an outstanding ambassador for
our brand and our organization in fostering a high level of
engagement with customers, employees, and external stakeholders
alike."
"I am thrilled to join Brightspeed at such an exciting time for
the new business," said Ms. Wulfestieg. "Brightspeed has such a
vibrant culture, founded on a compelling and relatable purpose and
vision, and there could not be a more relevant time to communicate
the value we will bring to our customers. Access to high-quality
internet is an essential enabler of community equity and growth.
Brightspeed is pursuing a once in a generation opportunity, and it
is a privilege to be part of the mission to help bridge the digital
divide."
Brightspeed plans to invest at least $2
billion to build a network that will bring faster, more
reliable internet and Wi-Fi to mainly rural communities throughout
the Midwest, Southeast, and certain parts of Pennsylvania and New
Jersey. The company's planned fiber optics transformation is
expected to reach up to 3 million homes and businesses over the
next five years, including in many places where fiber and advanced
technology have not historically been deployed.
Brightspeed will initially be comprised of incumbent local
exchange carrier (ILEC) assets and associated operations of Lumen
Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), which are the subject of a pending
acquisition by Apollo-managed funds (NYSE: APO). The company has
secured all necessary state-required regulatory approvals in the 20
states in its operating footprint. The parties expect to obtain
final FCC approval in the third quarter, and to close the
transaction in early fourth quarter.
For more information about Brightspeed, visit the company's
website, www.brightspeed.com.
About Brightspeed
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. and expected to have assets
and associated operations in 20 states, Brightspeed will provide
broadband and telecommunications services through a network
platform capable of serving more than 6 million homes and
businesses. The company aims to bridge the digital divide by
deploying a state-of-the-art fiber network and a customer
experience that makes staying connected simple and seamless. For
more information about Brightspeed, visit the company's website,
www.brightspeed.com.
Media
Erik Carlson
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer
Katcher
(212) 355-4449
pr@brightspeed.com
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