ATIS today announced that Jaydee Griffith has joined the organization as the new Managing Director of the Next G Alliance, which is building the foundation for North American leadership in 6G and beyond.
Griffith brings deep experience to ATIS, having served as the Chief Technologist for the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). His role involved providing technical expertise in developing U.S. Government telecom policy relating to 5G technology and open/interoperable networks. He frequently engaged with international partners on these issues. He also advised the National Security Council and the Deputy National Security Advisor for Critical and Emerging Technologies on the rollout of Open RAN and the adoption of trusted suppliers of 5G equipment. With ATIS’ work in these key areas, as well as forging public-private partnerships, Griffith’s experience will be indispensable.
“Increasingly, driving NGA’s “research to realization” agenda requires engagement not just with the NGA’s extensive member base spanning industry and academia but also with U.S. and Canadian government leaders,” said ATIS President and CEO Susan Miller. “With his tenure as a technologist, Griffith is well-positioned to help lead the NGA in achieving its future-focused objectives. We welcome him and look forward to engaging his talents.”
In tandem with Griffith’s new NGA role, David Young will assume the position of Vice President of Technology Policy and Government Relations. Young will advance ATIS’ technology and policy positions with government agencies, regulatory and legislative bodies, and industry groups. In collaboration with members’ policy staff, he will lead efforts to progress the ambitious goals of ATIS’ Next G Alliance with key government agencies and Congress. He will further strengthen ATIS’ role as a leader in the technology landscape of the future. In this key leadership position, Young will work closely with Griffith to advance ATIS’ member-driven technology policy goals in both North America and globally.
