Paul H. Sunu was recently appointed as president and CEO of Windstream. He succeeds Tony Thomas, who decided to part ways with the company after a distinguished 17 years at Windstream.
Sunu has served as Chairman of the Board since 2020 and will retain his position. As CEO, he will enhance the effectiveness of Windstream’s strategy, improve customer service and drive its next phase of growth.
Sunu brings nearly three decades of telecom industry experience and a strong track record of achieving strategic objectives and positioning wireline communications companies for long-term growth. He has previously served in senior leadership roles at several companies, including FairPoint Communications, Electric Lightwave, Hargray Communications Group, Inc., Hawaiian Telcom, Inc. and Madison River Communications.
“Over the past three years as Chairman, I have come to appreciate the caliber of the management team and the determination, dedication and talent within Windstream,” Sunu said. “I look forward to working with them to serve our customers with excellence as we continue to expand our fiber network.”
During Thomas’ tenure, Windstream acquired, merged and integrated several companies, successfully restructured under Chapter 11 and launched its fiber transformation. He also held several leadership positions, including CFO of Windstream.
“I am proud of what we have achieved at Windstream,” Thomas said. “I thank the Board for their support and remain confident that the company is on the right course.”
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