New York: Altman Solon, the largest global strategy consulting firm focused exclusively on the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) sectors, has promoted telecom and tech expert Ben Ackerman to Director in the New York office.
"Ben has strong expertise in important telecom and tech focus areas, including broadband subsidy & digital equity programs, digital infrastructure strategy & operations, and contact center & unified communications software," said Altman Solon Managing Partner Rory J. Altman. "Over the past eight years, Ben has provided excellent service to our global clients. Now, as a member of our Management Committee, Ben will help us continue to grow and innovate."
Ackerman, who first joined Altman Solon as an intern, works with global telecom and technology companies and investors on critical business issues, including corporate strategy, go-to-market planning, growth opportunities, product portfolio & packaging strategy, market positioning, and M&A. He has domain expertise in consumer telecom products, network deployment planning, digital infrastructure, Unified Communications as a Service (USaaS), and Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS). Ackerman also has a long track record of successfully supporting governments and other public sector entities in planning and implementing broadband and digital equity programs.
Ackerman received his bachelor’s degree with distinction in Global Affairs and Electrical Engineering from Yale University.
"I am elated to join our global leadership team and to more impactfully serve our clients in my new role,” said Ackerman. “I am deeply grateful to my colleagues whose feedback and support have fueled my growth. I look forward to contributing to our firm's continued excellence and to our clients’ successes."
