Giusti Leaving FCC for GSMA

Federal Communications Commission member Michael Copps announced that Chief of Staff and Senior Policy Advisor John Giusti will depart the FCC shortly to serve as the Head of Spectrum for GSMA, a global trade association of mobile operators, in London, England. Commissioner Copps also announced that Mark Stone will join his office to take over Giusti's responsibilities.

Stone, who holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from James Madison University and a Juris Doctorate from George Mason University, started his public service in 1991 at the General Services Administration's Office of Inspector General. Since joining the FCC in 1994, he has held posts in the Common Carrier Bureau, the Enforcement Bureau and the Office of Managing Director. He has also previously served as an advisor to former Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein and former Chairman Kevin Martin. In his current role as Deputy Chief of the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Stone has been deeply involved in core consumer protection matters including bill shock, truth-in-billing and disability access. The remainder of the Copps Team continues in place, with Margaret McCarthy serving as Policy Advisor for Broadband, Wireline and Universal Service; Joshua Cinelli as Media Advisor; Carolyn Conyers as Confidential Assistant; and Renee Coles as Staff Assistant.