Recorded live at Network X 2025, this episode of Digitel Talk features Dave Stehlin, President and CEO of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). With over four decades of experience in telecoms, Dave shares how TIA is shaping a more secure, sustainable and connected digital future through global standards — from supply chain security and data centre quality to broadband access and workforce development.

Discover how innovation, collaboration and trust are redefining connectivity worldwide — and why building better networks means building a better world.

Links & Resources:

• TIA
• Broadband Nation
• Network X

Guests Bio

Mr. Stehlin joined the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) as CEO
in September 2019. He has more than 30 years of experience leading the
development and implementation of key business and technology strategies in
the information and communications technology industry (ICT). TIA represents
more than 400 companies around the globe while developing critical
standards and advocating for the industry with federal and state level
governments. During his time at TIA, Dave has initiated key new strategic
programs including a focus on cyber/supply chain security, data centers and
broadband workforce development.
Mr. Stehlin has also been instrumental in the leadership of multiple public and
private networking companies including CEO of MRV Communications
(MRVC) and CEO of Ceterus Networks as well as President of Overture
Networks. He has a keen understanding of how to navigate the business,
technology and government factors that affect the ICT industry. Prior to
starting his career in the ICT industry, Dave was a Captain in the U.S. Marine
Corps.
Mr. Stehlin holds a B.S. degree from the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
and an M.B.A. from National University in San Diego, CA

Podcast credits:

• Host: Ian Ginn
• Editor: Francis Wright
• Designer: Rebecca Ginn
• Project manager: Ivana Duric

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