The FTTH Council Europe has seven active Committees and a Working Group, covering a wide range of fibre-related topics and industry priorities. The Committees and Working Group of the FTTH Council Europe are instrumental in driving the organization’s mission to advance FTTH technology across the continent. By harnessing expertise, shaping policy, strategizing market development, and promoting collaboration, these groups ensure that the Council remains a leading force in the telecommunications industry. Their strategic importance cannot be overstated, as they lay the foundation for a connected, digital Europe where high-speed internet access is a reality for all.

By mean of this series of interviews with Committee and Working Group Chairs, the FTTH Council Europe aims at fostering a sense of community and collaboration among its Members. Committees and Working Group provide a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving. This collective effort not only accelerates innovation but also builds a robust support system for member organizations, enhancing their capabilities and competitiveness in the market. This is way the efforts and engagement of their individual members deserve the spotlight.

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Roshene McCool

Applying for a Board of Directors position

 

First and Last Name: Roshene McCool

Company Name: Corning

Current position: Senior Market & Technology Development Manager 

Company Type: Vendor/Reseller (Products)


Biography:

I have over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. My career has provided insight into many of the functions that concern FTTH Council Europe members. From manufacturing to network design, from installation to asset management software. I have insight into what it takes to get fibre to the home even in the most rural locations. I was responsible for provisioning fibre to remote radio telescopes across the UK to deliver the national e-MERLIN facility in 2004.  I have led many diverse teams to success. This has taught me the value of collaboration and how to galvanise groups around an idea.  My style is collaborative and collegial. I think getting things done requires an agreeable manner and a desire to listen and engage with others respectfully and in good faith. I currently work for Corning as their Senior Market and Technology Development Manager with a focus on Access Networks and Single-Mode and Bend Fiber. I was a lead actor in bringing SMF-28 Contour fibre to  market.

Position statement:

I am currently the chair of the FTTH Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and work tirelessly to bring talent, wherever it may come from, into our industry. I have been an active contributor to the FTTH Council Europe diversity initiatives for the past few years. I’d like to combine my professional and personal interests as a member of the board for the FTTH Council  Europe to advocate for fibre broadband for everyone and support  the development of diversity in our industry.  I have been a advocate of fibre in my proffessional life for many years and I want to continue to advocate for fibre for all to bring prosperity to our regions and countries and to support our industry to success.

Your past role(s) and activities in the FTTH Council Europe:

30 Years of experience in the Telecommunications Industry. 15 years participation in FTTH Council events. Support to 4 Diversity Workshops at the FTTH Conference. Delivered 1 Diversity Survey for the FTTH Council Europe and planning 1 more.

 

 

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