CTIA Extends CEO Meredith Baker Contract

Meredith Attwell Baker, President and CEO of CTIA, has agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep her as the head of the leading wireless industry group. Baker joined CTIA in 2014 and oversees the wireless industry’s political advocacy as well as key industry initiatives.  Under her leadership, CTIA has broadened its reach attracting new members to reflect the growing importance of mobile to the US economy.  CTIA has also invested in the technical and policy expertise needed for tomorrow’s challenges, launched a new annual convention, and developed key programs to help enable the wireless industry to better serve America’s mobile consumers. Prior to CTIA, Baker served as a Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission and in leadership roles in the Department of Commerce, including Acting Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.  She has also served in senior leadership positions with national media and broadband companies.