The 5G Standard

New Chair for Core Network and Terminals

Mar 18, 2011

The 3GPP Core Network and Terminals group (TSG CT), responsible for specifying terminal interfaces (logical and physical), terminal capabilities (such as execution environments) and the Core network part of 3GPP systems... has appointed its new Chair, following the end of Hannu Hietalahti’s 3rd term of office.

Atle Monrad was appointed by acclamation during the 51st plenary meeting of TSG CT. Monrad has a vast experience, working for Ericsson with mobile telephony systems since February 1988 and having served as working group Chairman in 3GPP WG CT1 since 2005.

There was an election for the Vice-Chairships of TSG CT and three candidates were appointed after two rounds of voting.

CT election results:


Chair

  Name Company / Partner  
  Mr Atle MONRAD Telefon AB LM Ericsson / ETSI  


Vice Chairs

  Name Company / Partner  
  Mr Ki Young KIM LG Electronics Inc. / TTA  
  Ms Luisa MARCHETTO AT&T / ATIS  
  Mr Rouzbeh FARHOUMAND HuaWei Technologies Co., Ltd / CCSA  


*All Election results are subject to 3GPP Project Coordination Group approval at their next meeting (PCG#26).