Airties names Metin Taskin and Guillaume van Gaver joint CEOs

Metin Taskin (left) and Guillaume van Gaver (right)

Wifi solutions specialist Airties, has named Metin Taskin and Guillaume van Gaver co-CEOs.

Taskin co-founded Airties in 2004 and has served as CTO since its inception.  In addition to his roles at Airties, he was a member on the board of directors for the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA).

Gaver joins Airties with more than 25 years of experience within the telecommunications industry. Prior to Airties, He was group CEO of LINK Mobility Group, where has held numerous roles in management, business development, digital marketing, sales and customer service across the multiple territories. Gaver previously served as international CEO for Tele2; International CEO for Carphone Warehouse and chief commercial officer for Orange in Egypt. The chief has also held senior roles at Orange France and UK hubs.

The pair will be based in Airties’ corporate headquarters in Paris.

“Metin and Guillaume bring a remarkable combination of technological expertise and proven leadership to their roles as Co-CEOs,” said Tony Ball, chairman of the board at Airties. “Their strategic vision and deep industry knowledge make them an outstanding choice to co-lead Airties into the future. I have complete confidence in Metin and Guillaume to build upon our strong market position and continue to deliver exceptional value to our customers and partners around the globe.”

Commenting on the role, Taskin said: “This dual role allows me to leverage my background and expertise while collaborating with Guillaume and our exceptional team to innovate technologically, drive growth, and deliver unparalleled customer experiences.”

Gaver added, “Airties has established itself as an industry reference for the provision of managed Wi-Fi solutions to service providers around the world, and I am eager to contribute to the future success of the company. We recognize that understanding broadband operators’ unique needs and challenges is at the heart of delivering exceptional value. By leveraging our collective expertise, I am confident that Metin and I will continue to drive customer satisfaction, find new growth opportunities, and advance innovation across the industry.”