Vonage, a global leader in cloud communications and part of Ericsson, has announced the appointment of Anthony Bartolo as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Bartolo brings over 30 years of experience in scaling global businesses and will report to Vonage CEO Niklas Heuveldop.

• Anthony Bartolo’s Role at Vonage

  • Appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • Tasked with leading corporate strategy and technology functions
  • Will focus on operational excellence to grow Vonage's market share
  • Oversee Vonage’s UCaaS, CCaaS, CPaaS, and Network APIs businesses
  • Reporting directly to Vonage CEO Niklas Heuveldop

• CEO’s Remarks on the Appointment

  • Niklas Heuveldop praised Bartolo as a global leader in technology and transformation
  • Highlighted Bartolo’s expertise in driving operational execution and strategy
  • Expressed confidence in Bartolo’s ability to advance Vonage’s cloud communications offerings

• Bartolo’s Vision for Vonage

  • Enthusiastic about Vonage’s role in transforming enterprise communications
  • Sees Vonage at a critical point in its evolution and plans to drive innovation
  • Aims to lead Vonage’s execution strategy, focusing on growth and leadership in the cloud communications sector
  • Committed to enhancing Vonage’s position in delivering enterprise applications with advanced network capabilities

• Bartolo’s Professional Background

  • COO at Bandwidth, where he drove operational success
  • Former Executive VP and Chief Product Officer at Avaya, transitioning the company to a SaaS model
  • Held executive roles at Tata Communications, expanding its global footprint and securing strategic partnerships
  • Over 30 years of experience across major global technology companies

• Educational Background and Industry Involvement

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering with honors from RMIT University, Melbourne
  • Completed the Corporate Governance Program at UCLA and Harvard Business School’s Management Training
  • Active in the global tech community, serving on multiple boards globally

Anthony Bartolo’s appointment as Vonage’s Chief Operating Officer marks a strategic move for the company as it seeks to further its leadership in cloud communications. With extensive experience in global tech, Bartolo is well-positioned to lead Vonage’s efforts in driving operational excellence, expanding market share, and pushing the boundaries of enterprise applications through advanced communications platforms.