Fuld Advisory Board Member Jan Ellsberger elected Director General of standards body ETSI
Posted by | Fuld & Company
BOSTON – May 10, 2024 – Fuld & Company, a fast-growing research, analytics, and advisory business, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jan Ellsberger as Director General of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute following a successful vote at its 83rd General Assembly in April.
Based in Germany, Ellsberger joined Fuld as an Advisory Board Member in February 2024, bringing with him a wealth of expertise in the Automotive and ICT industries. He has been instrumental in advising our teams and clients on market and business trends, thought leadership, and strategic insights within those sectors.
Ellsberger is a respected leader and influencer in both the automotive and ICT industries, boasting over 30 years of experience with top technology firms. He has held leading positions in research & innovation, industry ecosystem development, standardization, policy development and regulation and business strategy development.
“I am committed to working with all members and stakeholders to re-establish ETSI’s role in the European Standardisation System, and to further strengthen ETSI’s role as a global platform for technology innovation and standardization in the best interests of European industry and policy makers, ” Ellsberger stated.
Alok Tayal, Chairman of Fuld & Company, adds, “We are delighted to see Jan Ellsberger take on this pivotal role at ETSI. His wealth of experience and leadership in the automotive and ICT industries will undoubtedly drive forward the standards-setting agenda of ETSI, benefiting not only its members but the entire industry.”
About Fuld & Company
Fuld & Company is a competitive strategy consultancy that helps clients anticipate competitive activity, see beyond market disruptions and develop or refine robust business strategies. Through research and evidence-based analysis, Fuld & Company delivers sound expertise to solve complex and tactical challenges for its Global Fortune 1,000 clients. Fuld & Company has been a pioneer in competitive strategy consulting for over 40 years, and its leaders have been recognised by top-tiered publications such as Fortune, Harvard Business Review & Fast Company.
ETSI is a not-for-profit membership body that contributes to the development, ratification, and testing of globally relevant standards for ICT-enabled systems, applications, and services across all industries and societal sectors. It brings together nearly 900 member organizations worldwide, representing large and small private enterprises, research institutions, academic bodies, government entities, and public organizations. Recognized by the European Union as one of only three European Standards Organizations (ESOs), ETSI plays a vital role in shaping the standards landscape to drive innovation and technological advancement on a global scale.
