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TIA Chief Belcher Departing as Group Eyes More Leadership Changes

Telecommunications Industry Association CEO Scott Belcher is leaving at year-end, TIA said in a Friday news release. A search for a new CEO is underway, and incoming Chairman David Heard will serve as interim CEO starting Dec. 1, said TIA,…

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which, in conjunction with a board meeting this week, will also present "a new slate of board leaders with strong industry experience." Belcher "has helped the organization establish a strong operational foundation and strategic plan from which to grow," said current Chairman Mark Walker. "In line with this, we will seek a new leader with strong industry knowledge and technology background.” Belcher was named CEO two years ago (see report in the Oct. 9, 2014, issue). A TIA spokeswoman told us by email Monday: "At this time, no one else is leaving TIA, and no one else has left recently.”