The Broadband Stakeholder Group has appointed Stephanie Liston as its new Chair. Stephanie is also Chair of the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority (JCRA).
The Broadband Stakeholder Group (BSG) provides a neutral forum for organisations across the converging broadband value-chain to discuss and resolve key policy, regulatory and commercial issues, with the ultimate aim of helping to create a strong and competitive UK knowledge economy.
Julian David, CEO of tech trade organisation techUK which houses the BSG, said: “Stephanie brings a wealth of international regulatory and non-executive director experience. She joins the BSG at a critical point in the development of our telecoms market. The importance of our digital networks has never been more clearly understood but forging a full fibre and 5G future will not come easy.
“Stephanie brings a unique mix of regulatory expertise, international experience and a passion to drive the sector forward. I know that she will play a pivotal role in helping to lead the UK telecoms market and ensure that our digital infrastructure drives a levelled-up economic recovery”.
Commenting on her appointment, Stephanie Liston said: “I am honoured to be asked to chair the BSG. Having devoted my career to telecoms and technology, I am keen to embrace the challenge of ensuring that the UK continues to accelerate toward genuinely world class connectivity.
“This new role complements my position as the Chair of the JCRA, providing mutual benefits to both organisations, through shared knowledge and expertise from Jersey and the UK. Both organisations have a common goal to develop best possible services and value for the citizens of the British Isles”.
Congratulating Stephanie on her appointment, Jersey’s Minister for Economic Development, Senator Lyndon Farnham said: “I am delighted that Stephanie has been appointed to this important role. Her selection underlines the quality and competence of those who lead our regulatory agencies in Jersey and serves as a testimony to the expertise and professional standards for which we are respected. This role complements Stephanie’s position as Chair of the JCRA and I have no doubt we will derive benefit from her new role as Jersey pursues its ambition to become a world class jurisdiction for communications infrastructure”.
