Rene Solanet
About Rene Solanet
Rene Solanet is the Head Fiber & New Business South Cone at American Tower, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in telecommunications and technology, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Huawei Technologies and Telmex Arg.
Current Role at American Tower
Rene Solanet serves as the Head Fiber & New Business South Cone at American Tower since 2021. In this role, he focuses on expanding the company's fiber and new business initiatives across the South Cone region. Additionally, he has held the position of Operations Director at American Tower since 2019, overseeing operational strategies and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Previous Experience at Huawei Technologies
Rene Solanet worked at Huawei Technologies from 2008 to 2017, where he held two significant roles. Initially, he served as the Marketing Director - CMO from 2008 to 2013, followed by his position as Business and Network Consultancy Director SA from 2014 to 2017. His tenure at Huawei involved strategic planning and consultancy in the telecommunications sector in Buenos Aires.
Educational Background
Rene Solanet has a diverse educational background. He achieved an Executive MBA from IAE Business School in 2000. He also pursued a PhD Candidate in Leadership in Systemic Innovation at Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires from 2017 to 2022. Additionally, he studied Electronics Engineering at the same institution from 1989 to 1993, and he completed his studies in Systemic Innovation from 2017 to 2022.
Career in Telecommunications
Rene Solanet has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry. He held various positions at Telmex Arg, including CTO and Technology Manager from 2004 to 2006. He also worked at Techint Group as Engineering Manager from 1998 to 2004. His career includes roles in contract negotiation and management, contributing to improvements in both national and international contracts.
Leadership and Management Skills
Rene Solanet has demonstrated leadership and management skills throughout his career. He has successfully managed startups, mergers, outsourcing, acquisitions, and reorganizations. His ability to align international teams with company objectives under varying market conditions has been a key factor in his professional success.