Tami Erwin

John Deere, F5, Xerox, Skylo, York Space Systems, Board Director

Speaker Bio

Tami Erwin is a business leader, director and strategic advisor with deep expertise in telecommunications, technology and digital transformation. During a 35-year career at Verizon, she held leadership roles across the company, including Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Operating Officer for wireless and wireline businesses, and Chief Executive Officer of Verizon Business.


Erwin currently serves on the boards of Deere & Company, F5, Xerox, York Space Systems and Skylo Technologies. She also serves on Aptiv’s Advisory and Technology Council and advises DevRev. Her board work spans governance, executive succession, financial oversight, technology strategy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, connectivity and business transformation.


Through her board service with Skylo and York Space Systems, Erwin is engaged in the evolving satellite ecosystem, including satellite connectivity as an extension of terrestrial mobile networks, direct-to-device services, and the convergence of communications and space technologies. She brings a carrier perspective grounded in decades of wireless leadership and experience translating emerging technologies into customer and commercial value.


Known for her direct, collaborative leadership style, Erwin brings a pragmatic operator’s perspective to the forces reshaping global connectivity. She is passionate about building inclusive, high-performing cultures and helping companies translate emerging technologies into customer value, sustainable growth and long-term shareholder returns.

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