T-Mobile news from FierceWireless

Company Description:

T-Mobile USA is the US operating entity of T-Mobile International AG, the mobile communications subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG (NYSE: DT). Deutsche Telekom is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world, with more than 80 million customers worldwide. T-Mobile USA is a national provider of wireless voice, messaging, and data services capable of reaching over 268 million Americans.

Stats:

Wireless Phone Customers: 25 Million

Employees: 29,000

Annual Revenue 2006: $17.138 Billion

Digital Network Technology: GSM, EDGE

Headquarters: Bellevue, Washington

(last updated 12/19/07)

Leadership:

Robert Dotson
President & CEO

Robert P. Dotson became Member of the Board of T-Mobile International in June 2002, responsible for US Operations. At the same time, he is President and Chief Executive Officer of T-Mobile USA. Since December 2002, Dotson has been responsible for T-Mobile’s entire US business.

Dotson started his professional career in 1989 with Pepsico, where he was responsible in various marketing fields. In May 1996, Dotson was Senior Director Marketing USA at Pepsico’s division Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). He later moved on to Western Wireless Cooperation, predecessor of VoiceStream Wireless (today: T-Mobile USA), as Vice President Marketing.

At T-Mobile USA, he has been promoted several times, always taking on new responsibilities. As Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, a position he held from May 1998 until September 2001, Dotson developed and launched the US wireless marketing campaign--Get More. In September 2001, he became Chief Operating Officer of T-Mobile USA. Since April 2002, Dotson is the company's President, and in March 2003, he became Chief Executive Officer, responsible for the operative business as well.