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Citizens Communications Appoints New Leadership

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Citizens Communications Company has announced the appointment of Maggie Wilderotter as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding the company's previous leadership. Wilderotter brings extensive experience in the technology industry, having previously served as Senior Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector for Microsoft Corp. and President and Chief Executive Officer of Wink Communications. Her new role will oversee the company's operations, strategy, and direction. The Board of Directors also appointed Jerry Elliott as President of the company, reporting to Wilderotter, and Daniel J. McCarthy as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Additionally, Pete Hayes was promoted to Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Business Development.

Key Takeaways:

  • Maggie Wilderotter, a veteran of the technology industry, has been appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Citizens Communications Company.
  • Wilderotter brings over 20 years of experience, including her previous roles as Senior Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector at Microsoft Corp. and President and Chief Executive Officer of Wink Communications.
  • The Board of Directors has also appointed Jerry Elliott as President, reporting to Wilderotter, and Daniel J. McCarthy as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Pete Hayes was promoted to Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Business Development.
  • Citizens Communications Company operates in 23 states under the Frontier brand name, offering telephone, television, and Internet products.
  • The company has a long history, with Maggie Wilderotter being with U.S. Computer Services, Inc./Cable Data for 12 years, and Jerry Elliott having joined Citizens in 2004.

Statistics:

  • Citizens Communications Company operates in 23 states.
  • Maggie Wilderotter has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry.
  • Jerry Elliott has been with Citizens Communications since 2004.
  • Pete Hayes joined the company in February 2005.
  • Daniel J. McCarthy has been with citizens Communications since 1990.

Sources:

  • "Citizens Communications Company Appoints Maggie Wilderotter as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer", Business Wire, (date not specified)
  • "Citizens Communications Company Appoints Jerry Elliott as President", Business Wire, (date not specified)
  • "Citizens Communications Company Appoints Daniel J. McCarthy as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer", Business Wire, (date not specified)
  • "Citizens Communications Company Promotes Pete Hayes to Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Business Development", Business Wire, (date not specified)

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