New Chair appointed for UK Spectrum Policy Forum
Abhaya Sumanasena has been appointed as the new Chair of the UK SPF. Sumanasena succeeds David Meyer, who recently stepped down after serving as Chair for the last seven and a half years.
Sumanasena brings a wealth of leadership experience, having previously served as Chair of the UK Spectrum Policy Forum’s Steering Board for the last four years until the appointment of Luigi Ardito in October 2022, and in his current role as Head of Spectrum and Regulation at consultancy firm Real Wireless. He has also previously held a variety of senior leadership positions in the public and private sector.
The new leadership team will continue to drive forward the strategic aims of SPF to maximise the contribution of spectrum to UK ambitions on economic growth and societal improvements in this WRC year. The UK SPF will also continue to act as a voice on behalf of all spectrum uses to Government and Ofcom on future spectrum policy.
Sumanasena’s appointment comes shortly after the publication of three UK SPF reports which provide key insight to policymakers at Ofcom and government into future spectrum management challenges and opportunities.
“I am honoured and delighted to be taking on the role of Chair of the UK SPF, an organization I have been closely involved in for the last few years. SPF has built a reputation as the industry voice of spectrum users in the UK and has taken a leadership role in influencing the UK spectrum policy landscape over the years. I look forward to working with the new leadership team and all stakeholders to help policymakers solve strategic spectrum policy issues in the years to come.”
Sophie James
Sophie James is Head of Programme for Communications Infrastructure and Services at techUK, and oversees the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.
Manuel R. Marti
Manuel joined techUK in February 2022, where he is now Programme Manager for the UK Spectrum Policy Forum and Satellite.
Julia Ofori-Addo
Julia Ofori-Addo supports the Digital Connectivity Forum and a range of techUK Market Programmes such as; Central Government, Communications Infrastructure and Services and the UK Spectrum Policy Forum with the secretariat and event support, research and communication.
