Our Ambassadors

Paul is also a partner with the law firm of Harris, Wiltshire & Grannis LLP, where he focuses on telecommunications and technology law. Previously, he led the Vodafone Foundation-United Nations Foundation partnership to use mobile technology for public health and emergency response.

Prior to that, Paul served as Legal Advisor to U.S. Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Michael J. Copps, and as Legislative Counsel and then Senior Commerce Counsel for U.S. Senator John D. Rockefeller IV. He is a member of the U.S. Department of State’s Advisory Committee on International Communications and Information Policy, and its Sub-Committee on International Disaster Response. From 2008-2011 he served as the Co-Chair of the U.S. Advisory Committee on the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC). He previously served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Georgetown University for ten years, Co-Chair of the Federal Communications Bar Association’s Wireless Communications Committee, and the U.S. member of the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (ITSO) Panel of Legal Experts.

Paul has deployed with TSF to Haiti, the Philippines, and Nepal.

Gina Nomellini brings over 20 years of global telecommunications experience to her role as a TSF Ambassador. Ms. Nomellini most recently served as GTT’s chief marketing officer, leading GTT’s brand development, messaging and marketing communications, product development and product management. Prior to GTT, Ms. Nomellini served as chief marketing officer for One Source Networks, directing marketing, product and commercial initiatives for the company. Before that Ms. Nomellini was the vice president of global product and marketing for Telstra, where she oversaw the company’s full suite of international products. She has also held various leadership positions at Level 3 Communications and Broadwing Communications.

Representing TSF as an Ambassador is a unique way for me to leverage my skills and relationships in the global telecoms industry to give back to those in need. TSF’s work assists millions of people per year and by funding its work, we can directly improve the lives of those in need around the world. I support TSF’s mission and hope that with participation of other likeminded organizations, we can help them to expand their global reach and capabilities.

Rudolf Gordon-Seymour has nearly 30 years industry experience across network operators, providers and non-profit organizations. Rudolf has held positions with Infonet Corp based in L.A to then moving to GTT Communications as VP, Global Operations living in London and Italy.

With a growing interest in Digital Inclusion and Emergency communications Rudolf relocated to France and started a new role as Head of International Funding for TSF.

Rudolf joined Infrastructure Masons in 2023 as EMEA Director with a focus on Education, Inclusion, Sustainability and Innovation within the Digital Infrastructure Industry as well as continuing to support Digital Inclusion around the world.

TSF is an incredible organisation which I have been fortunate enough to be part of since 2017, I am now proud to be able to continue supporting TSF as an Ambassador and grateful for this opportunity. TSF is a unique organisation in our industry and should be the 'Go To NGO' for all Digital Infrastructure organisations. When you are shaping your ESG or CSR programme and want to give something back please think of TSF in supporting Digital Inclusion and Emergency Response Technologies.

Sophie is a French native who has been living in New York for 30 years and working in technology as a brand and growth strategy consultant for 25 of them. She is a part of 26FIVE, a global consultancy with creative labs around the world. Their focus is to partner with brands, from start-ups to F100, to help them perpetually reinvent, grow and deliver outcomes of great societal impact.

TSF fascinates me. On September 11, all communications ceased in New York City. The absence of communication suspended lives. How crucial TSF is to the world became clearer to me. TSF combines humanitarian impact, technology and an outstanding entrepreneurial spirit. Its DNA nurtures its underlying strength to adapt, create and push the limits on technology of the extremes.

Simon Vye has over three decades of experience in the telecommunications, media and technology sector and has an excellent track record in sales, marketing and general management. Since May 2020, Simon is Director of Integration at Expereo, having spearheaded the commercial, business development and customer success strategies of Globalinternet, a global supplier of managed internet access services that was acquired by Expereo in November 2020. Prior to Globalinternet, Simon was the Chief Executive Officer of IX Reach Ltd. He also served as the head of sales at Telia Carrier for seven years and as the Chief Executive Officer for Telstra Global (EMEA). Simon has previously held senior commercial management roles at AT&T, Colt, Liberty Global and Sprint.

Since starting out in telecoms in 1988, the industry has always taken good care of me and my family. I feel privileged and blessed. For me, being a TSF Ambassador is a wonderful way to give a little back to support many millions with a helping hand in their time of need. Promotion of TSF, raising awareness and much needed funds contributes to TSF’s success in providing communications that time and time again saves lives

As CEO of JSA, Jaymie oversees all aspects of company activities and operations, including sales, finance, marketing, public relations, events, advisory board management and product execution. Jaymie has a broad range of experience in marketing domestic and international technology companies, both public and private, and offers a journalistic view on strategic content writing. Jaymie is also CEO and Founder of The CEO Exchange, an online executive networking platform and app for the telecom, technology and content provider ecosystem. Finally, Jaymie is a member of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and serves on the Boards of the American Shakespeare Center and Friends of the Augusta County Library.

One of our most basic needs as humans is to communicate with one another. Never is that human need to communicate more heightened than when we are faced with a disaster or crisis. At this time, one call from a loved one is priceless, a blessing; and the men and women who are the first brave boots on the ground, enabling those critical communication lines for first responders and families alike, are heroes to me. It is this reason that I am proud to be an Ambassador of Telecom Sans Frontieres.

Tim is the Chairman of a boutique Management Consulting firm called Cambridge Management Consulting, founded in 2014. In addition, he is the Non-Executive Director of the Irish Subsea Carrier Aqua Comms, sits on the board of 5G neutral host and FWA provider Ontix, and Cyber Security company C2 Cyber. He also helps chair The Intelligent Network (TIN) and a patron of the British Exploring Society. When he is not working or supporting TSF, he loves to travel, climb mountains and spend time with his three children.

Being a TSF Ambassador is hugely rewarding. It’s a simple commitment but it makes an enormous difference to TSF, its profile and fundraising activities. Supporting TSF through a structured Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) programme is great for any individual or business, great for TSF and its charitable activities, and can make a significant difference in the lives TSF seeks to save and protect through its global humanitarian activities

Ineke started her career in finance in Amsterdam and London before switching to the mobile telecom industry in 1991.

Her work took her first to countries in the former Eastern Bloc and then to Western Europe, Kosovo, Lebanon, Azerbaijan and Haiti. As CEO, she was in charge of mobile network operations in all these countries, and managed them through periods of political unrest, war, bomb attacks and other serious obstacles.

She and her teams have received many awards and also recognitions from the UN for the work they did for the UN investigation into the assassination of former Lebanese PM Rafiq Hariri.

There are just under 1,000 mobile networks globally and Ms. Botter was one of very few female CEOs in the mobile industry.

No doctor, no nurse, no rescue worker, i.e. no-one can effectively act during a disaster without having contact to the outside world. Having worked in the most challenging places and situations on earth, I can only say that I’m very happy that TSI exists, already for so many years and I will try and assist whenever and wherever I can"

Carl Roberts has worked in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry for over 35 years in global, senior executive and board positions in IBM, MCI WorldCom, Verizon, Global One and Epsilon Telecommunications. He has a proven track record in M&A & corporate strategy, corporate governance, international marketing and sales, business development, transformation & restructuring.As co-founder and Partner of Hadaara Consulting, Carl provides management and strategic advisory services to
the C-suite and boards of directors of ICT companies, private equity and new venture groups worldwide. He is
a long-standing Senior Advisor to Delta Partners, a global TMT specialist who offer full 360 degree advisory services to ICT companies. Carl also provides advice to startups and holds numerous advisory board positions.Carl is a frequent speaker and panelist at global and regional ICT conferences, addressing the challenges and opportunities of the industry and the digital future.In 2015, Carl was awarded the first ever Capacity Media Lifetime Achievement Award “in recognition of a remarkable career and contribution to the development and education of the industry”.A British citizen, Carl holds a Master’s Degree in Languages & Politics from Oxford Brookes University (UK), is fluent in French, Italian and Spanish and a resident of Dubai.

Having been a long-time admirer of Telecoms Sans Frontieres (TSF) and its important humanitarian activities, I am particularly delighted to have the opportunity to be a TSF Ambassador and support such a noble and indispensable cause. My role as a TSF Ambassador means I can raise awareness of TSF’s activities and actively support fund-raising activities for this not-for-profit NGO, supporting its growth and development and, by virtue of this, support the distressed and disenfranchised around the world.