LINCOLN PARK, NJ – October 17, 2011 – Alliance Corporation, a leading distributor of wireless infrastructure products, today announced that it has appointed John Hamilton as Vice President, Wireless Infrastructure and Kerry Downer as Vice President, Business Development for North America.
‘I am pleased to welcome John and Kerry to the Alliance management team,’ said Nick Moss, President of Alliance Corporation. ‘We are excited to have two seasoned executives who, through their extensive industry experience, will enhance our ability to grow our business in the US market. All of the major mobile carriers in the US are rolling out 4G networks and we look forward to participating in those build-outs.’
Kerry Downer, Vice President Business Development North America
Kerry Downer brings over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry throughout North America and around the world. Most recently Mr. Downer served as the Director of Fiber Solutions for Andrew/CommScope , responsible for global integration of their 4G solutions with operators and OEM’s throughout the world including the highly successful Remote Fiber Feeder (RFF) product line. Mr. Downer has also held sales and product line roles with Thermax Corporation (Cable Design Technologies). Mr. Downer holds a Bachelor of Science from Boston University and attended the Stern Graduate School of Business at New York University.
‘Alliance has established itself as an innovator in hybrid fiber development and deployments, with an impressive roster of carrier customers who are installing fiber to the radio head,’ said Mr. Downer. ‘I am excited to join Alliance at this pivotal point in the rollout of 4G networks.’
John Hamilton, Vice President Wireless Infrastructure
John Hamilton has over 30 years of International experience in the telecommunications and oil and gas industries. Prior to joining Alliance Corporation, Mr. Hamilton was at Nokia Siemens Networks Canada, where he held the role of CT Head on the deployment of a major wireless network. Prior to that he was with Nokia Networks where he held the role of Project Director and Project Manager for Williams Communication in the USA. Mr. Hamilton has also held various positions in the telecommunications and oil and gas industry in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
‘Alliance is well-positioned to benefit from the 4G rollouts planned by leading carriers in the US such as Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile,’ said Mr. Hamilton. ‘With over 20 years experience providing wireless infrastructure products and logistics solutions, Alliance has proven it can support smooth rollouts. I am pleased to be joining the team to lead expansion within the US market.’