Lance Koenders

Lance Koenders is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the telecommunications and technology industries. Currently serving as Vice President of Experience Products at Verizon since December 2018, Lance leads a division responsible for digital and AI transformation strategies aimed at enhancing customer experiences. Prior to this role, Lance held various leadership positions at Verizon, including Vice President of Mobile Product Management and Director of Home Broadband & Gaming Products. Before Verizon, Lance was the Global Director of Service Provider Sales for Smart Home/Connected Home at Intel Corporation and also founded LaughIQ, a company focused on internet content recommendations using deep learning technologies. Earlier positions at Intel included Director of Marketing for the Digital Home Group and Chief of Staff, where Lance played a critical role in marketing strategies and business development. Lance holds an MBA from W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and a B.S. in Computer Science from Arizona State University.