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Airties hires Lancaster-Lennox

November 19, 2024

Airties, a specialist in AI-driven software that improves the home connectivity experience for ISPs, thas announced the appointment of John Lancaster-Lennox, former Representative Corporate Officer and President of Nokia Japan, to lead Airties’ expansion efforts across Asia. Lancaster-Lennox will oversee a new regional office based in Tokyo designated to serve Airties’ customers and partners throughout the region.

In addition to its new Tokyo office, Paris-based Airties has offices across Europe and the US, and opened a new AI software innovation R&D centre based in Bangalore, India earlier this year.

“We see a growing opportunity in Japan, and across Asia, which is why we are investing more in the region and why we sought out a proven leader like John Lancaster-Lennox,” commented Metin Taskin, CEO and founder of Airties. “John has both the in-market experience and leadership skills to help us effectively serve ISPs across Asia, and we look forward to having him oversee our efforts across the region. In mature high-speed broadband markets, ensuring the quality of the home broadband experience is the key to customer satisfaction and retention, and Airties is here to help make that happen.”

“I am incredibly proud to join Airties at such an exciting time in the broadband industry,” added Lancaster-Lennox, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Asia at Airties. “Airties’ value goes far beyond providing Smart Wi-Fi; it fundamentally helps ISPs solve the most pressing business issues of the day: reducing churn, lowering operating expenses, increasing revenue, and driving innovation. I am eager to help deliver all of these benefits to customers and lead our growth across Asia.”

Prior to joining Airties, Lancaster-Lennox spent 18 years at Nokia in various leadership positions across Asia, including roles in Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and most recently served as President and Representative Corporate Officer of Nokia Japan. Earlier in his career, he also held management roles at Bechtel and Open Mobile. In his new role at Airties, Lancaster-Lennox will report to Airties’ CEO and founder, Metin Taskin.   

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