Experienced Telecommunications Leader to Oversee Gigapower’s Strategic Growth
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gigapower, a joint venture between AT&T and a fund managed by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock with the goal of expanding high-speed, reliable fiber internet through open-access networks, has appointed Donna Rattley Washington to the position of Head of Strategy.
In this role, Washington will lead Gigapower’s engagement with strategic partners to identify new and innovative growth opportunities. She will also work with the company’s executive leadership team to maximize emerging initiatives with internet service providers (ISPs), technology companies, public sector entities and digital platform providers with the ultimate goal of driving performance and revenue. Her charge includes turning Gigapower’s infrastructure advantage into a diversified revenue engine.
“Donna brings a unique blend of strategic foresight, legal acumen, and business development expertise to Gigapower,” said Jeff Seidenfaden, Chief Revenue Officer. “Her track record of unlocking growth through partnerships and policy makes her the ideal leader to help us build our open access network and shape the next phase of our business strategy. Donna’s leadership will be instrumental in accelerating Gigapower’s impact and value.”
Prior to joining Gigapower, Washington served as General Counsel for Boundless Broadband, where she led all legal, regulatory, and government affairs functions. Before that, she was the Vice President of Government Affairs and Policy at EducationSuperHighway, directing national legal and regulatory advocacy to shape implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), including BEAD and Digital Equity programs. In addition, Washington held senior roles at Comcast, spearheading regional Smart City initiatives.
“Gigapower has a rare opportunity to build a new kind of broadband business — one that delivers real value through openness, choice, and innovation,” said Washington. “I look forward to shaping strategic alliances and launching new revenue-generating services that fully leverage our infrastructure investments and bring more opportunity to the communities we serve.”
About Gigapower:
Gigapower builds, owns, and operates a state-of-the-art fiber network to serve internet service providers and other businesses in select locations within the US. Gigapower builds networks that enable multiple internet service providers (ISPs) to use it, resulting in a “build it once” construction event that can be utilized by multiple ISPs, enabling choice and competition for residents and small businesses within your community. With Gigapower, AT&T — one of the largest investors in fiber in America — and BlackRock — one of the largest investors in infrastructure — have come together through a joint venture to deliver access to super-fast, reliable, high-capacity fiber to more communities.
Contacts
For more information, contact:
Liane Rulifson
Gigapower
Email: liane.rulifson@gigapower.com
Phone: 425-894-2221
Please direct media inquiries or interview requests to:
Sarah Kruhm
Email: skruhm@stantoncomm.com
Phone: 202-223-4933
