Lars has been working in the telecommunications industry for over 20 years. In developing new business areas, he has focused on selling customised network solutions developed together with customers. In his current position, Lars is responsible for the continuous development of the company to support NEC’s growth in the global networking market.

Pedro graduated in Electrical Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico in Portugal and Aalborg University in Denmark. He has 20 years experience in the telecoms industry, having worked with Ericsson in various senior and executive roles in Research & Development, Operations and Sales across 4 continents. He has a long track record in industry and academia partnerships, having established in 2015 the 5G for Europe Program in collaboration with Kings College London and Technical University of Dresden, leading to considerable 5G advancements in research and use cases in the automotive, manufacturing and health industries.

In 2018 Pedro joined Aspire Technology in Portugal as Head of the Technical Solutions Group and is now Aspire’s Chief Commercial Officer responsible for the commercial success of the business.

Mary-Anne is an experienced human resources manager with a previous history of working as an engineer for leading mobile operators. This blend of high-level experience ensures Mary-Anne recognises, sources, and manages the talent needed to deliver world-class technology solutions.

Declan is responsible for driving the company’s technical vision and solutions strategy. Armed with 20 years experience, he helps global technology operators unlock the full potential of their networks through sustainable, future-proof solutions and services.