Abstract
Mike's career spans 37 years in electronics and telecommunications, with the last 24 years in mobile communications. After working for Philips, Landis and Gyr, and BT, he was appointed in 1989 as Director of Cellnet (now part of Telefonica and branded O2 UK) dealing with major infra-structure investments and commercial agreements. In 1992 the focus moved to launching Cellnet's GSM service and establishing Roaming agreements. He also handled international business development and helped to win overseas mobile licenses and undertook some of the first mobile training in India. Mike's focus today is on European public policy that relates to innovation, whether research, the responsible use of mobiles or new business development. This includes a focus on advanced mobile services and data applications including mobile learning, smart metering, transport telematics and connected healthcare.
