UK SPF Cluster 1 workshop: Connectivity from the Sky

Mr Saul Friedner

Chair of Cluster 1: Spectrum Demand, UK SPF and LS Telcom

The Chair of Cluster 1 is Saul Friedner, who is Director of Spectrum Services and Business Development at LS telcom UK.

LS telcom is a leading global spectrum management company specialising in spectrum management and consultancy solutions for international regulatory bodies, mobile and broadcast operators and many of the vertical sectors.

Saul joined LS telcom in 2016 to help grow and establish the LS telcom brand within the UK and has been involved in a number of different projects ranging from advice to UK government on 5G infrastructure requirements to a spectrum assignment study for the European Commission. Saul’s background is in spectrum regulation as he started his career at Radiocommunications Agency, now Ofcom, and moved into consulting in 2007 with his first role at Mott MacDonald. He moved to Real Wireless in 2010 and gained additional experience in managing and delivering technical projects in wireless communications technology and spectrum.

Saul holds a bachelors’ degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Hertfordshire, he is a chartered engineer and is a Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. 

Website: www.lstelcom.com

: www.lstelcom.com

Richard Haas

Analyst, PolicyTracker

Richard work with PolicyTracker develops on their trademark spectrum database research. He will present on big picture perspectives around non-terrestrial access to spectrum, covering an overview of important bands and avenues on direct-to-device angle. From the perspective of traditional satellite bands, Richard will offer a overview of the bands and where we are heading. He will also tackle future perspectives on D2D to enable 5G and a offer a more critical view, looking from the perspective of caution.

Mario Neri

Director, Spectrum Strategy and Innovation, Telesat

With more than 15 years of experience in the satellite industry, Mario Neri is responsible for directing Telesat’s strategy and innovation for the use of spectrum and orbital resources.  Mario is also Telesat’s lead on policies related to the sustainable use of space.

In his previous role as Director, International Coordination, Mario was responsible for securing the spectrum and orbital resources for Telesat’s Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation, including coordinating access to these scarce resources by engaging other satellite operators and government agencies. Mario also has a leading role on satellite issues at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) where he chairs WRC-23 Agenda Item 1.16 related to earth stations in motion communicating with non-GSO systems.

Before Telesat, Mario led the team at UK communications regulator Ofcom that was responsible for managing the ITU filings for more than 20 stakeholders and collaborating with the rest of the Satellite & Space Science team for regulating the spectrum used by the various space applications in the UK. Mario joined Ofcom after working for Eutelsat and Inmarsat, two of the world’s largest global satellite operators.

Mario is a Chartered Engineer accredited by the British Engineering Council.  He holds a BSc. and a MSc. in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Pisa (Italy) and a MSc. in Finance and Investment from Bayes Business School (formerly known as CASS Business School) – City, University of London (UK).

Alvaro Ovejero

Policy Manager, Access Partnership

Álvaro is a Policy Manager at Access Partnership in our Space and Spectrum Policy practice. He previously worked in the public sector in Argentina, both at the sub-national and federal levels. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, and a Master’s degree in Global Markets, Local Creativities with an orientation in Development from the University of Glasgow, Universitat de Barcelona & Georg-August-Universität Göttingen. Álvaro works with work with governments and industry stakeholders to develop policies, create strategies, and solve problems to help ensure the success of space projects worldwide.