Bob Mudge

As Chief Executive Officer of Brightspeed, Bob Mudge is responsible for leading the strategic planning and implementation of the company’s strategy and goals, ensuring operational excellence and driving innovation across the enterprise. He oversees the company’s business development opportunities and customer-focused improvements and growth.

With 40 years in the telecom industry, Bob’s previous leadership roles at Verizon and other telecommunications providers range from network operations to marketing and strategic transformation. He has deep expertise in public and private enterprises and has served as an advisor to private equity firms and industry research organizations. While the breadth and depth of his industry experience is crucial in his role as Brightspeed’s Chief Executive Officer, his ability to develop high-performing teams that deliver exceptional results, focused on the customer, sets him apart in the industry.

Bob earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from North Adams State College, his Master of Business Administration from Suffolk University and a certification in Telecommunications from Northeastern University.

Bob currently serves on the board of directors of UniTek Global Services, a family of companies specializing in large-scale telecommunications and broadband infrastructure creation.