Ibrahim Gedeon has made globally recognized contributions to next-generation communications systems. As Senior VP, Wireless Engineering, for Nortel Networks, he pioneered automated core provisioning and IP for wireless. As TELUS CTO since 2003, he has led development of its digital IPTV service, and the first integrated MPLS national core for wireless and wireline traffic. He played a pivotal role in establishing the IPShere 2008 telecommunication network. Leading TELUS' wireless network evolution, he has helped move Canada towards adoption of HSPA and LTE technologies. Since 2008, he has been included on Global Telecoms Business Power100 list four times.