John C. Petrillo
Chief Executive Officer at Cognition Networks LLC
Profile
Mr. Petrillo is a broadly and deeply seasoned global communications business leader with years of experience with AT&T, retiring recently as its most senior executive responsible for global corporate strategy and business development.
His experiences in all aspects of the industry include: successful large line operational P&L assignments in the global business communications services market, domestic and international public and private board positions, and sophisticated technical, business strategy development, investment and partnership negotiation experiences in the wireless, cable, Internet and global business communications sectors.
Through these experiences he has developed a wide and comprehensive base of knowledge.
In addition, he has interacted with many people in the larger technology and electronic services marketplace as well as the banking and financial sector.
As a result, he has developed an extensive network of professional relationships and a reputation for high quality, integrity based business conduct.
He received his BSEE from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1971 and a JD from Brooklyn Law School in 1976.
John C. Petrillo active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Cognition Networks LLC
 Cognition Networks LLC Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Part of Powerwave Technologies, Inc., Cognition Networks LLC is a company that provides communications equipment. The company is based in Longwood, FL. The CEO of the company is John C. Petrillo. Cognition Networks was acquired by Powerwave Technologies, Inc. on December 31, 2007. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of John C. Petrillo
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
PhyFlex Networks, Inc.
 PhyFlex Networks, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology PhyFlex Networks, Inc. manufactures telecommunications equipment. The firm provides switched Ethernet services over fiber, copper, and coaxial cables. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Westford, MA. | Chairman | 05/09/2008 |
Echelon Ventures
 Echelon Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Echelon Ventures (Echelon Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Woody S Woodworth and Scott C McCabe. The firm is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. | Private Equity Investor | 30/08/2008 |
EasyLink Services Corp.
 EasyLink Services Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services EasyLink Services Corp. provides on-line messaging software solutions. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Piscataway, NJ. | Director/Board Member | 22/08/2007 |
AT&T Corp. /Old/
 AT&T Corp. /Old/ Major TelecommunicationsCommunications AT & T is the global leader in providing local, long distance, Internet, and transaction-based voice and data services. AT&T provides unparalleled quality and reliability in communications services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 21/11/2005 |
Straight Path Spectrum, Inc.
 Straight Path Spectrum, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Straight Path Spectrum, Inc. provides telecommunications and other related services. It provides connections to public networks for telecommunications providers and systems integrators. The company also leases the spectrum to customers who use microwave equipment. Straight Path Spectrum was founded in 2005 and is located in Newark, NJ. | Chairman | - |
Training of John C. Petrillo
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Undergraduate Degree |
| Brooklyn Law School | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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AT&T Corp. /Old/
AT&T Corp. /Old/ Major TelecommunicationsCommunications AT & T is the global leader in providing local, long distance, Internet, and transaction-based voice and data services. AT&T provides unparalleled quality and reliability in communications services | Communications |
PhyFlex Networks, Inc.
PhyFlex Networks, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology PhyFlex Networks, Inc. manufactures telecommunications equipment. The firm provides switched Ethernet services over fiber, copper, and coaxial cables. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Westford, MA. | Electronic Technology |
Straight Path Spectrum, Inc.
Straight Path Spectrum, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Straight Path Spectrum, Inc. provides telecommunications and other related services. It provides connections to public networks for telecommunications providers and systems integrators. The company also leases the spectrum to customers who use microwave equipment. Straight Path Spectrum was founded in 2005 and is located in Newark, NJ. | Communications |
EasyLink Services Corp.
EasyLink Services Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services EasyLink Services Corp. provides on-line messaging software solutions. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Piscataway, NJ. | Technology Services |
Cognition Networks LLC
Cognition Networks LLC Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Part of Powerwave Technologies, Inc., Cognition Networks LLC is a company that provides communications equipment. The company is based in Longwood, FL. The CEO of the company is John C. Petrillo. Cognition Networks was acquired by Powerwave Technologies, Inc. on December 31, 2007. | Electronic Technology |
Echelon Ventures
Echelon Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Echelon Ventures (Echelon Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Woody S Woodworth and Scott C McCabe. The firm is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. | Finance |
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