Jonathan Dharmapalan appointed Ernst & Young Global Telecommunications Leader

LONDON, 3 May 2011 – Jonathan Dharmapalan, has been appointed to lead Ernst & Young’s Global Telecommunications Center.

In his new role, Jonathan will be responsible for leading a team of over 2,000 telecoms specialists across the world, in their work with the world's leading operators.

“As the telecommunications sector turn to new sources of growth, operators are facing new challenges and opportunities associated with data traffic and delivering services focused on their customers. I look forward to helping our clients to become market leaders in these challenging but exciting times,” says Jonathan Dharmapalan.

In his 25-year career Jonathan has served some of the largest companies in the telecommunications sector. He has served his clients from the early days of divestiture and privatizations through the years of unprecedented growth of wireless and broadband technologies. Jonathan also has significant experience in the related sectors of Technology, Media and Entertainment, and until recently, was leading Ernst & Young’s Telecommunications Center in Beijing, before joining the Global Telecommunications Center.

Commenting on the appointment, Steve Almassy, Global Vice Chair at Ernst & Young says, “We are delighted that Jonathan will be leading the Global Telecommunications Center. His experience and knowledge of the sector will ensure he is well-placed to advise our clients.”

Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University and a Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from The California Institute of Technology. Jonathan began his career in telecommunications at AT&T Bell Laboratories.

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