Cambridge Wireless Strengthens Board with Re-Elections and New Strategic Appointments

Julie Bradford, Head of Techno-Economic Analysis at Real Wireless, has been re-elected by the CW membership. Julie brings over two decades of experience in the wireless industry, with a deep focus on network economics, sustainability, and public policy. At Real Wireless, she leads analysis for European and UK projects assessing the environmental, economic and societal impact of wireless infrastructure. Within CW, Julie has played a key role as a SIG champion, chaired multiple CWIC conferences, and has been instrumental in strengthening the role and direction of CW’s SIGs to reflect the evolving wireless ecosystem. 

Chris Bruce, an experienced telecoms executive and strategic advisor, has been re-appointed to the Board by co-option. A former Chair of Cambridge Tech Week, Chris has also chaired the Wireless Broadband Alliance and served as CEO of BT Openzone. Over a career spanning BT, Ericsson, and entrepreneurial ventures, Chris has combined deep sector insight with hands-on leadership of innovation programmes. Within CW, he has been a valued member of the Board, leading the Finance & Audit Committee and playing a central role in the successful delivery of CW’s flagship events. 

Dominick Peasley, CEO of SPRK Capital, joins the Board as a newly co-opted member. Dominick brings significant expertise in fintech, SME finance, and growth capital. At SPRK, he leads the UK’s foremost innovation-focused lender to SMEs, working with British Business Investments to support high-growth companies. He previously raised over £5 billion in capital for UK SMEs through his leadership at Funding Circle and has advised government-backed funding programmes. He also brings entrepreneurial experience as co-founder of Salt, a music-tech disruptor, and deep institutional knowledge from earlier roles at Goldman Sachs. 

Jonathan Pearl, founder of Concordian and a former senior legal and governance executive, also joins as a new co-opted Board member. Jonathan’s career includes over 30 years in two global technology firms, where he led corporate governance, compliance, and risk management functions across international markets. A qualified solicitor and accredited mediator, Jonathan now advises public sector bodies and charities on strategy, risk, and conflict resolution. His blend of governance expertise and stakeholder diplomacy will be invaluable as CW grows its product portfolio, geographic reach, and member base. 

Chair of the CW Board, Olu Orugboh, who was also re-elected and retains her seat for a second term, commented: 

“We are pleased to welcome both re-elected and newly appointed members to the Cambridge Wireless Board. The continued involvement of Julie Bradford and Chris Bruce ensures valuable continuity and sector knowledge, while the addition of Dominick Peasley and Jonathan Pearl brings fresh expertise in finance, governance and innovation. 

“This combination of experience and new perspectives will support the Board in guiding CW through its next phase of strategic development and member engagement, led by CEO Michaela Eschbach. We are also deeply appreciative of the increased number of engaged, passionate and diverse individuals who took part in this year’s election process – a clear reflection of our members’ commitment to CW’s mission and future.” 

The new Board composition reflects CW’s ambition to support a growing, increasingly interdisciplinary membership and to reinforce the organisation’s role as a national and international connectivity and digital technology community. 

For more information about Cambridge Wireless, visit www.cambridgewireless.co.uk 

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