We are pleased to announce the election of our new Chair, Tracey Wright.
Tracey has been selected by CCUK’s Council in light of her significant contributions to the association and industry. These include leading CCUK’s Industry Developments Working Group, and co-founding the highly successful Women in Telecoms group, which now supports 188 members. She will act as Chair in a voluntary capacity, leading the Council in acting as the voice of advanced communications in the UK, alongside her role as Managing Director of Magrathea, a long-standing CCUK member.
“I am thrilled to be stepping into the role of Chair in an exciting year for CCUK as we celebrate our 20th anniversary. I’ve been involved in the association from the beginning, and we’ve gone from strength to strength; with a whole lot more to come in 2025. Alongside some celebrations and reminiscing, I will ensure that CCUK remains a leading voice in the sector as the UK moves to all-IP communications and remain laser-focused on key issues for our sector, including fraud, the upcoming Fixed Voice Telecoms Market Review and continuing to champion women in telecoms,” commented Tracey Wright, Chair of CCUK.
Tracey succeeds Eli Katz, who, after 20 years of dedicated service, stepped down as Chair on the 6th of January. Eli’s tenure began when he co-founded CCUK (then known as ITSPA) in 2005, with him as Chair overseeing the association’s significant growth from a founding group of 12 members to its current thriving community of 100 companies. These include network operators, service providers, consultants and more, with the sector acting as the mainstream backbone of the UK’s communications network. In recognition of his founding role and decades of service, he has been conferred with the title of Lifetime President by the CCUK Council.
“I am incredibly proud of all that CCUK has accomplished over the last 20 years, and I look forward to supporting the association to the best of my ability going forward. Alongside the Council, I am delighted that Tracey Wright has been appointed as CCUK’s new Chair. Her multifaceted skillset, with a strong industry perspective, effective multi-stakeholder engagement, and political nuance, will stand us in good stead to grow the association and continue acting as the beating heart of the UK telecoms industry,” commented Eli Katz, Lifetime President of CCUK.
