MA-IBASIS
iBASIS, the leading communications solutions provider enabling operators and digital players worldwide, announces today its new management team, resulting from its February 8 acquisition by TOFANE GLOBAL.
The new executive lineup reflects the integration of the iBASIS leadership team with the management team of Altice Europe N.V. international voice carrier business in France (SFR) Portugal (MEO ex Portugal Telecom), and the Dominican Republic (Altice Dominicana), also acquired by TOFANE in September 2018.
Key highlights include:
Alexandre Pébereau, Group CEO of TOFANE, will lead the relaunch of iBASIS. Feddo Hazewindus, iBASIS’ CEO since 2016, will facilitate the post-acquisition transition upon which he will pursue new opportunities.
Edwin van Ierland is appointed Chief Commercial Officer. Formerly SVP Global Sales Mobile Solutions, Voice & Retail, Van Ierland will lead the integrated Voice & Mobile sales organization across iBASIS and TOFANE entities acquired from Altice.
Within Van Ierland’s team, Franck Ravier continues leading the TOFANE global Voice business. Mark Phimister remains responsible for the EMEA business, both Voice and Mobile. Ravier and Phimister will work hand in hand through the integration. Patrick Meijer leads the Americas, with Cristhian Fuentes in Dominicana, and Asia-Pacific in the interim. Gilbert Relou will manage Mobile Business and Dhaval “DJ” Jhaveri will continue managing Retail business.
Patrick George will lead Product and Business Development for voice, mobility, outsourcing, VAS solutions and new products.
Nicolas Barret, former Head of Altice International Carrier, will lead Integration and Partnerships, teaming up with Manuela Simoes. Leading Transformation projects across functions, Katherine Doe will also retain business operations responsibilities.
Ajay Joseph remains Chief Technology Officer and lead for IoT connectivity solutions.
“We have an executive team and global commercial organization led by first-class industry leaders, markets and solutions experts. All are aligned and ready to address our immediate objectives and long-term ambitions,” says Alexandre Pébereau, Group CEO.
“We have never been better positioned to leverage our common strengths and deliver on the requirements of our 1,000+ customers worldwide,” adds Edwin van Ierland, iBASIS’ CCO. “All are focused on our top priority: enabling our customers to be first in their respective markets, first across the globe, and first to achieve transformation.”
Additionally, Ardjan Konijnenberg remains Chief Financial Officer, Ellen Schmidt, General Counsel, Mark Saponar, Chief Information Officer, and Brad Guth, Operations. Paul Heilbronner will lead global HR.
Finally, Celine Gregoire, formerly leading the integration of Teleglobe and Marketing for Business Collaboration, Mobility & IoT at Tata Communications, will lead Global Marketing Communications.
ABOUT iBASIS
iBASIS is the leading communications solutions provider enabling operators and digital players worldwide to perform and transform. Powered by Tofane Global, iBASIS represents an estimated USD 1+ billion in annual revenue, is the third largest wholesale voice operator, ranks Top 3 LTE IPX vendor, serves 1,000+ customers worldwide and brings together 300 employees across 18 offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.iBASIS.com .
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190228005942/en/
Contact:
Media Relations iBasis Céline Gregoire 617 501 2788 cgregoire@ibasis.net
Melissa Coffman 26FIVE Tech Lab 1.202.251.1793 iBASIS@26FIVE.com
Link:
Social Media:
About Business Wire
Subscribe to releases from Business Wire
Subscribe to all the latest releases from Business Wire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from Business Wire
FPT Proposes Public-Private Partnership Model to Develop Vietnam’s Digital Healthcare Ecosystem10.6.2025 06:17:00 CEST | Press release
Global IT services provider FPT and Pharma Group jointly hosted the Healthcare Innovation Forum - HIF 2025. The event served as a multi-stakeholder dialogue platform with a spotlight on breakthrough innovations in science, technology, and AI to accelerate healthcare advancements and drive digital transformation in public health services. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250609760138/en/ FPT Proposes Public-Private Partnership Model to Develop Vietnam’s Digital Healthcare Ecosystem The Forum was attended by Vietnam Deputy PM H.E. Le Thanh Long, key government officials, and international guests including U.S. Ambassador Marc Knapper, Swiss Ambassador Thomas Gass, former German Vice Chancellor Dr. Philipp Rösler, and representatives from Japan, Singapore, and Harvard Medical School. Vietnam Deputy PM H.E. Le Thanh Long stressed the urgent need to reform healthcare, outlining five strategies: accelerate digitaliza
China’s Center for Drug Evaluation Accepts Merck’s Application for Marketing Authorization of Pimicotinib for Treatment of Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor10.6.2025 06:00:00 CEST | Press release
First global filing for potentially best-in-class TGCT treatment based on strong positive data from Phase 3 MANEUVER study Potential for pimicotinib to be first systemic TGCT therapy approved in China, following recent granting of Priority Review by CDEAdditional applications planned in the US and other markets around the world Not intended for Canada-, UK- or US-based media Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced that the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) officially accepted the company’s application for marketing authorization of pimicotinib as a Class 1 innovative drug for adult patients with tenosynovial giant cell tumors (TGCT) requiring systemic treatment. The submission follows the granting of Priority Review to pimicotinib by the CDE in May for the treatment of patients with TGCT who require systemic therapy, which is expected to expedite the review process. Pimicotinib, a potentially best-in-c
KuppingerCole Recognizes Regula as One of the Innovation Leaders in Identity Verification10.6.2025 03:00:00 CEST | Press release
Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification (IDV) solutions, has made its inaugural appearance in the KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Identity Verification 2025. Mentioned in the Innovation Leaders category, the company is recognized for its 100% in-house R&D, forensic-grade technology, global document coverage, and advanced liveness detection capabilities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250609760424/en/ Regula’s innovative in-house technology powers fast, seamless identity checks—now recognized by KuppingerCole Analysts. Specializing in IDV and cybersecurity industry analysis, KuppingerCole forecasts that the global IDV market will grow from $18.4 billion in 2025 to $50.07 billion by 2030, driven by increasing identity fraud, compliance requirements, user expectations, and technological advancements. As identity verification rapidly shifts toward fully remote and automated e
IFF Appoints Virginia “Gina” Drosos to Board of Directors9.6.2025 23:46:00 CEST | Press release
IFF (NYSE: IFF)—a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences—today announced the appointment of Gina Drosos to its board of directors, effective June 16. Drosos brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience across the retail, consumer goods, beauty and health care industries. “We are very pleased to welcome Gina to the IFF board,” said Kevin O’Byrne, chair of the board. “Gina brings extensive relevant experience, deep consumer insights and a proven ability to drive innovation and lead with purpose, which aligns with our long-term strategy to deliver sustainable growth and value creation for all stakeholders.” Drosos most recently served as chief executive officer and a director of Signet Jewelers Ltd. (NYSE: SIG)—the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry—from August 2017 to November 2024. During her tenure, she led the company through a significant transformation, expanding its digital capabilities and enhancing customer experien
Vantage Data Centers Completes Industry’s First Euro-Based Data Center Asset-Backed Securitization (ABS) with €640M Transaction9.6.2025 18:00:00 CEST | Press release
Incremental green financing will drive continued, sustainable developments across the refinanced portfolio Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today announced it has raised €640 million in securitized term notes, marking the first-ever euro-based securitization of data center assets in Continental Europe. The transaction includes an additional €80 million in unfunded Variable Funding Notes. The Class A-2 Notes are rated A-, and the Class B Notes are rated BBB- by Standard & Poor’s and Scope Ratings. This transaction follows Vantage’s success last year with the first-ever EMEA data center ABS completed in British pound sterling. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250609592365/en/ Pictured is BER11, part of Vantage’s first Berlin campus located in Brandenburg Park. The notes will be used to refinance four data centers in Germany, two in Offenbach, Frankfurt, and two i
In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.
Visit our pressroom