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Distinguished Fellow Award

J. Rao Cherukuri (left) and Greg Bathrick (right) receive the
Distinguished Fellow Award from Tom Starr (center)

Distinguished Fellows

The Distinguished Fellow title is bestowed by the Broadband Forum to exceptional individuals who have over time provided a major influence on the direction and success of broadband development. Individuals who attain this honor and are recognized as BBF Distinguished Fellows are the key individuals who help the Forum chart uncharted territory in overcoming deployment obstacles, and whose vision continues to inspire our industry's growth.

2011

  • J. Rao Cherukuri, Juniper Networks - Broadband Forum IP/MPLS & Core Working Group Chair

  • Greg Bathrick, PMC-Sierra, Ltd - Broadband Forum Board Member and BroadbandHome Working Group Co-Chair

2010

  • Dave Allan, Ericsson - Broadband Forum End-to-End Architecture Working Group Chair

2009

  • Frank Van der Putten, Alcatel-Lucent - Broadband Forum Board Member and Treasurer

2008

  • Tom Starr, AT&T - Broadband Forum Chairman and President

  • Gavin Young, C&W Access - Former Broadband Forum Technical Committee Chair

  • Bernard Dugerdil, Freescale Semiconductor