Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)


Verizon’s Chief Strategy Officer Talks 5G and the Future of Telecom

September 08, 2022

696: Rima speaks about the evolution of the telecom industry and how Verizon has pivoted its strategy along the way. She explains her purview as Chief Strategy Officer, how she engages different areas of the business to develop Verizon’s strategy and dives deeper into what the company’s 2022 strategic imperatives include. Rima also discusses the importance of Verizon’s partnerships with strategic partners and “hyperscalers”, highlighting the way her team invests in ecosystems and a few general principles that define a successful acquisition. Finally, Rima reflects on the trends in the telecom industry, the keys to her success in the industry, and the trends on Verizon’s horizon.


Also available on YouTube:


https://youtu.be/fNTlqolA_eY


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This episode is sponsored by Cisco.