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Heather Gold
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Heather Gold is a senior telecommunications executive with over 40 years of experience in the broadband industry.1 She served as the CEO of HBG Strategies, LLC from October 2018 to April 2022, focusing on bringing better broadband to underserved communities.12
Currently, Heather Gold holds the position of Vice President, External Affairs at TAK Communications, a role she began in June 2024.12 In this capacity, she is responsible for elevating the company's profile among industry and public audiences, as well as interpreting business opportunities resulting from regulatory changes.2
Her career highlights include:
- President & CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association (November 2011 - June 2018)1
- SVP External Affairs & Access Management at XO Communications (August 2004 - October 2011)1
- Vice President, External Affairs at Mears Broadband, LLC (January 2022 - May 2024)12
Heather Gold is known for her advocacy of broadband deployment, particularly in rural and underserved areas.2 She holds a BA and MA in Economics from Tufts University and an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Washington University in St. Louis.12 Gold has been recognized as one of the "2010 Women Who Mean Business" by the Washington Business Journal and as one of the "Women in Wireline for 2013" by Fierce Telecom.2
