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Lightpath: Geographic Expansion
Lightpath is boosting its NYC fiber network across 2,400 cell tower sites
Source: Capacity Media
The leadership read
Market entry of this kind typically deepens demand for telecommunications leadership bench strength in the region over the following 12–18 months.
Market context: Backdrop: a 111.1 (Hot) Talent Market Index (up 5.2 on the month) with Americas activity rising (+6.3pts).
Lightpath: 1 signal in the last 90 days — in line with the Telecommunications median of 1 across 49 tracked companies.
Market entry — the MitchelLake playbook
When a company expands into a new market, the first leadership hires decide whether it lands. A selection of market entries we've run:
Market entry · Oceania
Square
Executive Search Fintech
Market entry
Dropbox
Executive Search for SaaS
Market entry · Asia
Deliveroo
Executive Search in ASEAN
Market entry · Oceania
SurveyMonkey
Managing Director APAC (first hire in region) / Country Manager
Market entry · Asia
LivePerson
Director ASEAN (first hire in region); also Head of Presales APAC
Market entry · Oceania
Etsy
Managing Director, Australia + Asia (MD APAC)
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More signals across Telecommunications
Geographic Expansion · Americas
Telefónica SA →Telefónica reported higher Q1 earnings driven by growth in Brazil and easing competition in Spain, resulting in significant share price jump
Ma Activity · Americas
Charter Communications →Charter Communications is pursuing a planned acquisition of Cox Communications, a major consolidation in the broadband and cable television sector.
Leadership Change · Americas
Telus →Victor Dodig officially took over as president and CEO of Telus, succeeding Darren Entwistle after 26 years. Dodig brings financial sector experience and will advise on growth and investor strategy, with Entwistle providing advisory support through April 2027.
Strategic Hiring · Americas
Tata Communications →Tata Communications research reveals 77% of global enterprises view AI as board-level priority but struggle with scaling due to legacy infrastructure and tech debt, indicating critical market demand for AI infrastructure solutions.
Partnership · Americas
Boldyn Networks →Boldyn Networks became official supplier to MLS in 2025 and deployed comprehensive digital infrastructure (Wi-Fi 7, IPTV, neutral host mobile, fibre) at Nu Stadium Miami. Company piloting innovative capital-light model where it recoup investments through network operations.
Leadership Change · Americas
Crown Castle Inc. →Crown Castle appointed Kris Hinson as EVP/Chief Commercial Officer and Mark Lennon as SVP/Chief Information Officer; Hamilton West promoted to VP Corporate Finance and Treasurer
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