Airties has appointed two co-CEOs to take over from Philippe Alcaras.
Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Metin Taskin, who was appointed as CEO last October, will now serve alongside Guillaume van Gaver.
“Metin and Guillaume bring a remarkable combination of technological expertise and proven leadership to their roles as Co-CEOs,” said Tony Ball, Chairman of the Board at Airties. “Their strategic vision and deep industry knowledge make them an outstanding choice to co-lead Airties into the future.”
“As a founder, I have been a part of Airties’ incredible journey since the beginning, and in this stage of our growth, I am truly delighted to have Guillaume join me as Co-CEO in shaping Airties’ future,” said Taskin. “This dual role allows me to leverage my background and expertise while collaborating with Guillaume and our exceptional team to innovate technologically, drive growth, and deliver unparalleled customer experiences.”
“I am honoured to join Airties as Co-CEO alongside Metin,” said van Gaver. “Airties has established itself as an industry reference for the provision of managed Wi-Fi solutions to service providers around the world, and I am eager to contribute to the future success of the company. We recognize that understanding broadband operators’ unique needs and challenges is at the heart of delivering exceptional value.”
Taskin co-founded Airties in 2004 and has served as CTO since inception. Earlier in his Metin worked as a research engineer at the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey before moving to the United States with roles at Hittite Microwave Corporation and Cisco.
Guillaume van Gaver has more than 25 years working in Telecommunications. Prior to joining Airties, Guillaume served as Group CEO of LINK Mobility Group. He has held numerous roles in management, business development, digital marketing, sales and customer service across the US, Europe, Middle East, and Eurasia. Notably, Guillaume previously served as International CEO for Tele2; International CEO for Carphone Warehouse; Chief Marketing Officer for EE, part of BT Group in the UK; and Chief Commercial Officer for Orange in Egypt; and other leadership positions across Orange in France and the UK for more than a decade.
Alcaras now serves on Airties Board of Directors.
