Jeff Giard

Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, T-Mobile

Speaker Bio

Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Business Development, T-Mobile


Jeff Giard is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of leadership in the wireless industry, specializing in strategic partnerships, emerging technologies, and business development. As Vice President at T-Mobile, Jeff drives high-impact initiatives that shape the future of connectivity—including the groundbreaking collaboration with SpaceX to deliver satellite direct-to-cell service. He also leads innovation strategies around AI, search, and next-generation network capabilities.


Throughout his career at T-Mobile, Jeff has held multiple senior leadership roles, spearheading new ventures in media, fiber partnerships, advertising, and mobile identity. His efforts have consistently fueled revenue growth, forged ecosystem-wide collaborations, and positioned T-Mobile at the forefront of industry evolution. Prior to T-Mobile, he held executive positions at Clearwire and Alltel, where he led product development, mobile advertising, and data strategies during critical periods of growth and transformation.


A visionary connector and operator, Jeff combines strategic insight with a deep understanding of technology trends to deliver lasting business impact.

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