WILMINGTON, DE — InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a leading mobile and video technology research and development company, has announced the election of Dr. Alain Mourad, Head of Wireless Lab Europe, to the esteemed ETSI Board for the 2024-2026 mandate.
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), a regional standards body, is at the forefront of telecommunications, broadcasting, and other electronic communications networks and services. With over 900 members, ETSI provides an open, inclusive, and collaborative environment that facilitates the timely development, ratification, and testing of globally applicable standards for wireless systems, applications, and services.
In his new role on the ETSI Board, Dr. Mourad will be instrumental in overseeing the work program, approving missions for technical committees, projects, and coordination groups, as well as endorsing the appointment of technical committee chairs.
InterDigital’s Chief Technology Officer, Rajesh Pankaj, expressed his confidence in Dr. Mourad’s capabilities, stating, “Alain’s election to the ETSI Board is a clear reflection of his leadership capabilities and the respect he has earned from peers for his deep technical expertise on complex and emerging topics.” He further highlighted the significance of this appointment in the current technological landscape, noting, “We celebrate and encourage Alain as he takes on these new ETSI responsibilities, especially at a time when consensus-building and technology road mapping efforts are even more consequential for the future of 6G.”
The ETSI Board comprises both elected and ex-officio non-voting members. Dr. Mourad’s election to the board not only represents a personal achievement but also reinforces InterDigital’s position as a key player in the development of next-generation wireless technology.
In addition to his three-year term on the ETSI Board, Dr. Mourad also serves as Chair of the ETSI Industry Specification Group on Integrated Sensing and Communication, a precursor to 6G technology. This dual role places him at the heart of shaping the future of telecommunications, further strengthening InterDigital’s influence in this rapidly evolving industry.
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