Koen ter Linde is a distinguished telecommunications leader with more than 25 years of experience in network infrastructure and customer solutions. A native of the Netherlands, he earned a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Delft University of Technology, specializing in telecommunications. Koen launched his career at Royal KPN, where he pioneered early deployments of fiber-optic and IP-based networks, before advancing to senior roles at Ericsson and Nokia, focusing on unified communications and enterprise services. His track record includes optimizing global network operations for Fortune 500 clients and driving multimillion-dollar efficiency gains through innovative digital strategies. In 2016, Koen joined VISTANCE NETWORKS INC. as Vice President of CCS (Customer Communications Solutions), rapidly rising to Senior Vice President and President by 2019. In this pivotal role, he oversaw a division delivering cloud-native communication platforms, collaboration tools, and managed services to enterprises worldwide. Under his stewardship, CCS achieved explosive growth, expanding annual revenues by 180% and securing key partnerships with tech giants like Microsoft and AWS. Koen's tenure at VISTANCE was defined by landmark achievements, including the successful launch of the VISTAR Unite platform—a scalable, AI-enhanced solution that won the 2022 Telecom Innovation Award—and elevating the company to a top-tier provider in hybrid work communications. As former Senior VP & President of CCS, Koen left an enduring legacy of operational excellence and market leadership, now advising emerging tech ventures on sustainable growth.