25 November 2024

Boldyn Networks (Boldyn), a world leader in shared networks infrastructure, announced that Nicola (Nicki) Palmer, a distinguished technology executive, board member and advisor will be joining Boldyn’s Board of Directors in December. A highly regarded leader in tech and telecom, Nicki held several key leadership positions with Verizon over a three decade career. She served as Verizon’s Chief Engineering Officer as well as Chief Product Development Officer and Chief Technology Officer of Verizon Wireless where she led the 4G and 5G network deployments.

Nicki serves as a board director for the following companies: nVent Electric plc, NextNav Inc, Zayo Group Holdings Inc, and Astound Broadband LLC. In addition, Nicki has worked tirelessly to promote education and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), especially for women. She serves on the board of directors for the National Academy Foundation and chairs its STEM Advisory Committee with the mission of providing more opportunities for high school students to be college and future-ready. She also serves on the advisory board of BreakThroughTech, an initiative of Cornell Tech that works at the intersection of academia and industry to propel more women and underrepresented communities into technology degrees. Nicki is a member of Penn State’s Corporate Advisory Council and a board member of the Global Women in Telecom Network.         

Igor Leprince, Group Chief Executive Officer for Boldyn Networks said: “I’m delighted to welcome Nicki to our Board. Her extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, coupled with her dedication to promoting women in STEM, makes her an invaluable addition. I am confident that Nicki will play a crucial role in advising our DEI initiatives and serve as an inspiring role model for our female colleagues.”

Commenting on her appointment, Nicki Palmer said: “I am honored to join Boldyn’s Board and collaborate with its executive team. Boldyn is a dynamic industry player that’s redefining the next wave of innovation. I’m looking forward to contributing to Boldyn’s purpose of unlocking the power of an interconnected future and supporting Igor’s vision for a human-centered company culture.”

Steve Pusey, Chair of Boldyn Networks’ Board of Directors said: “Nicki’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as Boldyn experiences accelerated growth in the US. Her experience of decades working in this market will be invaluable to our business.”

Nicki is an industrial engineer from The Pennsylvania State University and has an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. Among many recognitions, she was named one of the Most Influential Women in Wireless, a Top 10 Women in Telcom, a Top 10 5G People to Watch, a Top 100 CIO/CTO Leader in STEM, a Top 10 Leader in Mobile Diversity Equity and Inclusion, a POWER Woman by Moves Magazine, and highlighted as a Female Disruptor by Authority Magazine.