Claus Hetting

CEO & Chairman at Wi-Fi NOW

Claus Hetting is a prominent figure in the Wi-Fi industry, serving as the CEO & Chairman of Wi-Fi NOW since May 2015.1 He is widely recognized as a Wi-Fi evangelist, thought leader, and industry expert with a passion for advancing Wi-Fi technology and its widespread adoption.

Professional Background

Hetting has an extensive career spanning nearly 25 years in the mobile and wireless industry.1 His professional journey includes:

Wi-Fi NOW: As CEO & Chairman, Hetting leads the organization in providing thought leadership, advocacy, events, training, and media for the global Wi-Fi industry.1
Wi-Fi Offload Summit: He has been the Chairman and organizer of this event series since May 2013, focusing on Carrier Wi-Fi and offload solutions.1
HETTING Consulting: Hetting has been operating as a Wi-Fi evangelist and analyst since May 2006, offering content marketing, positioning, and go-to-market strategies for the Wi-Fi industry.1
Nokia Networks: He worked as a Senior Solution Manager from 1996 to 2004, marketing mobile technology to major global companies.1

Education and Skills

Hetting's educational background includes:

Bachelor of Applied Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Toronto
M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from DTU - Technical University of Denmark
Diploma in Journalism from the London School of Journalism1

He is proficient in English, Danish, Spanish, and Portuguese.1

Vision and Expertise

Hetting's primary goal is to see "Wi-Fi for everyone (and machines), everywhere".1 He is dedicated to creating the right business environment and community to benefit all players in the Wi-Fi industry. His expertise spans various aspects of Wi-Fi technology, including carrier Wi-Fi, offload solutions, venue solutions, Cloud Wi-Fi, and emerging technologies like Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and 7.1

Through his work at Wi-Fi NOW, Hetting has built a following of over 25,000 subscribers and is actively involved in leading the transformation and paradigm shift in connectivity towards advanced Wi-Fi standards.1