Tom Ronan

Applying for a Board of Directors position

First and Last Name:  Tom Ronan

Company Name: Viavi Solutions

Current position: Director, Regional Product Managers 

Company Type: Vendor/Reseller (Products)

Biography:

Throughout my career at Viavi, I’ve travelled across the globe, supporting customers in their quest for top-notch full fibre connectivity and services. My expertise spans the entire fibre network lifecycle, from manufacturing and deployment to operations and maintenance. I’m well-versed in both passive connectivity solutions and cutting-edge active technologies, including emerging standards. As part of my role, I directly engage with industry vendors—the backbone of any successful council. With the right competencies and experience, I’m eager to represent them and our wider community on the board.  My journey with FTTH Councils began in Melbourne, Australia. There, I actively contributed to the Fiber Network Council APAC (formerly FTTH Council APAC). As a passionate advocate for the transformative power of fibre optics, I’ve witnessed firsthand how it revolutionises social, educational, and healthcare accessibility in markets like India.  Upon returning to the UK, I joined the FTTH Council Europe in 2013. Proudly representing VIAVI, I’ve been involved in many conference workshops, moderating panels and speaking sessions on industry topics as we work together to address connectivity challenges and accelerate progress.  Now, I aspire to apply my personal and professional experience as part of the FTTH Council board, as we continue our journey of impacting individuals, communities, and businesses through transformative connectivity.  I would appreciate your support and vote to elect me to the board of FTTH Council Europe.

Position statement:

I have been a member of FTTH Council Europe for over a decade, proudly representing VIAVI Solutions, the fibre optic industry’s leading test and measurement vendor. During that time, I have regularly engaged in conference workshops, panels, and presentations on a range of topics from building networks to monitoring and maintenance. 

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

While it has been over a decade since I joined FTTH Council Europe, my first interaction with the FTTH Councils came when I lived in Melbourne, Australia, as a member of the Fiber Network Council APAC (formerly FTTH Council APAC). Once I moved to the UK in 2013, I joined FTTH Council Europe as the council’s goals align with my own – bringing advanced full-fibre connectivity to all of Europe!