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The ITW keynote chat show with Emmanuel Rochas – Shaping the future of global connectivity

Monday, May 15, 2023, 9:30 am · (US/Eastern Time) 

Introducing the ITW keynote chat show, featuring a rotating cast of our industry’s most influential leaders. Each of our speakers will share their perspectives on our changing industry, from the need for collaboration to enable seamless end-to-end connectivity to technology convergence. The session will discuss:

• How our speakers see the industry evolving, and what’s at the top of their agenda for the year ahead
• What does the connectivity provider of the future look like as we transform to cloud-native architectures and a connectivity-on-demand model?
• The potential for collaboration between different stakeholders, including telecom operators, cloud providers, and end-users, to enable new and innovative use cases.

Biography - Since taking over as CEO of Orange Wholesale International in 2019, Emmanuel Rochas has used his extensive experience to enhance a world-class wholesale service portfolio. As Orange’s prominent figurehead, Emmanuel must take credit for the company’s No. 1 position in terms of Voice revenues, enhancing the network offer with new cables, accelerating the deployment of PoPs, which totaled over 450 by the end 2022, and developing CDN solutions. Emmanuel has also revamped the company’s extensive portfolio by integrating Orange’s three-tier Value Offer, providing customers with a tailor-made experience by allowing them to easily choose the service that best suits their needs.

Emmanuel has also implemented Orange Wholesale International’ new strategy. His innovative vision has empowered Orange employees and delivered value to customers and their end-users. For him, customer experience is key, it’s all about listening, understanding, and responding to give our customers and partners peace of mind in an ever demanding market. Finally, the Orange Service Pledge is yet another example of Emmanuel’s commitment to being a pioneer in the Wholesale industry for Quality of Experience. Emmanuel is a dedicated member of the Global Leader’s Forum, enabling and driving the digital transformation of the wholesale industry.

Panel with Paul Stanley - What do buyers want?

Monday, May 15, 2023, 14:00 pm (US/Eastern Time) 

Even as the industry continues to transform, with new APIs and platforms for provisioning connectivity, there is still value in customer relationships and trust. This panel will discuss :

• What do buyers look for when selecting a provider?
• How can carriers balance the need for local expertise with the demands of global reach?

Biography - Paul Stanley is VP Sourcing for Orange Wholesale International and Orange Business Services in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Russia being responsible for all technologies and commodities. Prior to joining Orange in 2019. Paul lived and worked for Colt in Japan, Hong Kong, Chicago and London. Paul has a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics and a Master of Science in International Strategy and Diplomacy from The London School of Economics.

Panel with Aurélien Vigano - Will 2Africa fulfil its promise?

Monday, May 15, 2023, 15:30 pm (US/Eastern Time) 

Connecting 36% of the world's population, with 16 fiber pairs and 27+ landing stations in Africa alone, the 2Africa consortium and many landing partners represent a huge opportunity to accelerate digital development. This panel will explore:

• The economic growth potential that 2Africa can bring to the continent
• How the challenges of deploying the world's longest submarine cable were overcome
• What needs to be done to avoid overcapacity on the route

Biography - Aurélien is VP, International Transmission Networks at Orange. In this role, he oversees all cross-border telecommunications infrastructure for the Orange Group, covering submarine cables, terrestrial networks, and satellite capacity. As a recognized industry expert, Aurélien has led successful investments and projects on 4 continents.