Kyle Malady has been elevated to Chairman of CTIA
CTIA has appointed Kyle Malady, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Verizon Business, as Chairman of CTIA’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. He succeeds Laurent “LT” Therivel, who is stepping down following UScellular’s completion of the sale of its wireless operations to T-Mobile on August 1, 2025.
Malady previously served as CTIA Vice Chairman. An industry expert with nearly four decades of experience in deploying and managing world-class telecommunications networks, he now takes the gavel at a pivotal moment for wireless.
“Kyle is an accomplished, well-respected leader in our industry with unique expertise and background in both technology and business. We are fortunate that he is assuming this role during a pivotal time for the wireless industry,” said Ajit Pai, CTIA President and CEO. “He is an excellent choice to help guide our Association’s priorities of advancing innovation, security, and connectivity.”
“I am honored to now lead the Board of CTIA as Chairman. CTIA’s mission is vital to advancing America’s wireless infrastructure and will be increasingly critical in enabling new technologies and rapid AI-driven innovation. I look forward to continued collaboration with Ajit and the CTIA team as we work to maintain our nation’s global wireless leadership and better serve American consumers and businesses,” said Malady.
