Laureen R. Cook
North Bethesda,USA
Summary
Telecommunications, Satellite & Investment executive with 25+ years of global executive experience, specializing in Emerging Markets & Converging Innovative Technologies. Private Equity and Venture Capital investment focus on technical, commercial and the financial profitability of investment opportunities from greenfield IoT companies through to mature network operators. A strong multi-cultural team leader that provides practical solutions, which increases shareholder value.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Telecoms, Media, & Technology, Satellite Convergence Adviser & CEO
Extelcon, LLC
01.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: Lender’s Technical Adviser to the Private Equity and Venture communities, Gov’t Ministries, and Global Telecoms, Media & Technology, and Satellite (TMTS) network operators
- Website: www.extelcon.com
- Lender’s Technical Adviser to the Private Equity and Venture communities, Gov’t Ministries, and Global Telecoms, Media & Technology, and Satellite (TMTS) network operators
- Sectors of expertise include; MNO’s, Fiber Backhaul, Broadband, Satellite, Subsea, Data Centres & Cloud, Call & Data Centres, Fintech, eHealthcare & IoT technologies
- Lead in-depth technical, commercial & financial Due Diligence on prospective and existing TMT & Satellite investments to ensure project bankability including engineering, operational, regulatory, country risk, project returns
- Deployed US $16.5B+ in capital to over 47 TMT & Satellite projects for institutional investors
- Develop TMT Regulatory Policy & Best Practices in conjunction with GSMA for developed & developing countries
- Manage Client Relationships & Business Development opportunities within the Private Equity, TMTS communities
- BOD member for innovative technology companies; knowledge transfer and development of executive TMT management teams within Telco & Satellite organizations
- Cultivate profitable early stage through series C technology companies and investment opportunities for the benefit of; Women, Trade & Commerce, Clean Tech, Agricultural Expansion, Education, Healthcare, Fintech and IoT globally, according to the 17 United Nations Sustainability Development Goals
- Investment Committee Member, Innovate Cyprus, a 6M Euro Venture Capital Fund backed by the European Union investing in IoT, AI, M2M, eCommerce, Cloud Services, Automation, Logistics, and Digital Infrastructure
- Investment Committee Member & Board Advisor to a UK fortune 250 listed TMT ESG Infra Fund
- Mentor to the European Union’s EIC Scaling Club, Deep Tech, a 1B Euro PPP Fund, investing in series A-D
- Executive TMTS & ESG Executive Advisor to Multi-Lateral Development Funds Institutions (IFC - World Bank)
- Lender’s Technical Adviser to the Private Equity and Venture communities, Gov’t Ministries, and Global Telecoms, Media & Technology, and Satellite (TMTS) network operators
- Website: www.extelcon.com
- Rochester Institute of Technology, Distinguished Alumni Award 2020-2021 for professional excellence, community, and philanthropic achievements, STEM Committee Council Member
Principal TMT Advisor, Global Telecoms, Media & Technology, Private Equity Investment Group
IFC (World Bank)
01.2011 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Invest in Global Telecoms, Media & Technology Companies valued at $750M - $1B USD annually
- Website: www.worldbank.org
- Manage in-depth Due Diligence on prospective and existing TMT portfolio investments
- Investment Oversight engineering, operational and financial of new and portfolio TMT companies worldwide
- Executive Investment Team Member constructing appropriate project financing packages based on technology deployed, country risk, and project viability and return expectations
- 39 investments, $2.88B USD’s
- Strategy development of TMT investments across all verticals including MNO/MVNO’s, Fiber Backhaul, Broadband, Satellite, Subsea, Data Centres & Cloud, Call & Data Centres, Mobile Banking, Clean & Green Tech technologies
- Develop TMT Regulatory Policy Best Practices with the World Bank for developing country implementation
- Manage and developed Client Relationships and Business Development within the PE and Telco communities
- Orchestrate TMT education and knowledge transfer to executive management through to junior staff within the bank
- Cultivate profitable ESG technology investment opportunities for the benefit of Women, Trade & Commerce, Clean & Green Tech, eAgriculture, eEducation, eHealthcare, and ICT in Emerging Markets according to World Bank charter
- Invest in Global Telecoms, Media & Technology Companies valued at $750M - $1B USD annually
- Website: www.worldbank.org
Vice-President 4G/LTE Strategy & Innovation
Alcatel-Lucent (now Nokia)
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: Responsible for the global commercial & technical business development strategy for 4G/LTE technology solutions & applications
- Website: www.alcatel-lucent.com
- Responsible for the global commercial & technical business development strategy for 4G/LTE technology solutions & applications
- Founding partner of ALU’s ngConnect Program, developed the first 4G/LTE Connected Car and multi-vertical 4G/LTE M2M solutions for commercialization
- Created an ecosystem of external partners, both large multi-national corporations and best of breed .coms’, from traditional and non-traditional telco verticals, $50M USD budget
- Defined market segments for 4G/LTE innovation development and revenue generation; Entertainment & Media, Enterprise, Collaboration & eHealthcare, Fintech, Digital Signage, Automotive Connectivity and Cloud Computing
- Responsible for business development regarding technology partner acquisitions and on-going partner relationships
- Developed wireless broadband End to End converged applications, services and devices for 4G/LTE that demonstrate ALU’s network capabilities and lead our customers to new sources of revenue generation in order to expedite the rollout of 4G/LTE worldwide in conjunction to the Venture Capital Community
- Provided ALU differentiation and sales team support to account management globally
- Corporate High Potential Program, top 500 mgt team, CEO Excellence Award 2010
- Responsible for the global commercial & technical business development strategy for 4G/LTE technology solutions & applications
- Website: www.alcatel-lucent.com
Executive Advisor to Director General (Chief Operating Officer)
MTC-Vodafone (now Zain)
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Company Overview: Mobile Network Operator in Kuwait
- Website: www.zain.com
- Developed and implemented group wide operational and strategic initiatives; 3.2M subs, 1.009B USD’s revenue, $410M USD’s net income, 1500 employees, (Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, Iraq)
- Mobile Network Operator in Kuwait
- Website: www.zain.com
Partner, Pan-European Mobile Telecommunications
KPMG Consulting, Plc.
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Company Overview: Managing partner responsible for launching the Global Mobile and Convergence practice
- Website: www.kpmg.com
- Managing partner responsible for launching the Global Mobile and Convergence practice; (UK) £135 M revenues, £101M GEI
- Managing partner responsible for launching the Global Mobile and Convergence practice
- Website: www.kpmg.com
Managing Director Europe & Regional Businesses, Global Mobile
Cable & Wireless, Plc.
01.1998 - 12.1999
- Company Overview: P&L responsibility for the management of 24 countries worldwide
- Website: www.cw.com
- P&L responsibility for the management of 24 countries worldwide; 3.2 million subscribers, valued at 3B GBP, 2600 employees, BOD member 3 investee companies
- P&L responsibility for the management of 24 countries worldwide
- Website: www.cw.com
Executive Director Cellular Telecommunications (Vice President)
Deutsche Telekom
01.1995 - 12.1998
- Company Overview: P&L responsibility for Cellular Telecommunications
- Website: www.telekom.com
- P&L responsibility 1996 $12M USD, Turnover $146M USD, managed five divisions, 525 employees, founder
- P&L responsibility for Cellular Telecommunications
- Website: www.telekom.com
Director Wireless Service & Product Development
NYNEX Corporation (now Verizon)
01.1993 - 12.1995
- Company Overview: Telecommunications company in the USA
- Website: www.verizon.com
- Developed and implemented wireless service and product development strategies
- Telecommunications company in the USA
- Website: www.verizon.com
Education
Master of Science - Telecommunications Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY03.2007
Master of Business Administration -
Long Island University
Greenvale, New York09.1989
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, New York01.1983
Skills
- Telecommunications
- Satellite
- Investment
- Private Equity
- Venture Capital
- Technical Oversight
- Commercial Oversight
- Financial Oversight
- Business Development
- Regulatory Compliance
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Skiing, Golf, Scuba Diving, Horseback Riding, Yoga, Opera, Ballet
- United States of America
- EU-Hungarian
Phonenumbers
+1-914-261-9233, +44.7712.672.152
References
Furnished upon request.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Telecoms, Media, & Technology, Satellite Convergence Adviser & CEO
Extelcon, LLC
01.2018 - Current
Principal TMT Advisor, Global Telecoms, Media & Technology, Private Equity Investment Group
IFC (World Bank)
01.2011 - 12.2017
Vice-President 4G/LTE Strategy & Innovation
Alcatel-Lucent (now Nokia)
01.2008 - 12.2011
Executive Advisor to Director General (Chief Operating Officer)
MTC-Vodafone (now Zain)
01.2003 - 12.2004
Partner, Pan-European Mobile Telecommunications
KPMG Consulting, Plc.
01.2000 - 12.2001
Managing Director Europe & Regional Businesses, Global Mobile
Cable & Wireless, Plc.
01.1998 - 12.1999
Executive Director Cellular Telecommunications (Vice President)
Deutsche Telekom
01.1995 - 12.1998
Director Wireless Service & Product Development
NYNEX Corporation (now Verizon)
01.1993 - 12.1995
Master of Science - Telecommunications Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration -
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Mercy College
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