DECT Forum Appoints New Chairman
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Bern, Switzerland, May 13, 2025 — The DECT Forum is pleased to announce that Christian Schepke from Gigaset Technologies has been appointed as the new Chairman of the DECT Forum.
Christian Schepke takes over from Andreas Zipp of VTech Telecommunications, who led the DECT Forum as Chairman for an impressive 13 years. During his tenure, Andreas Zipp significantly shaped the strategic direction of the Forum.
Christian Schepke of Gigaset Technologies brings extensive industry experience in wireless communication, innovation management, and strategic leadership. He has been actively involved in driving DECT’s roadmap towards future-proof, sustainable, and secure wireless communication solutions.
“I am honored to take on the role of Chairman at such a transformative time for our industry. Building on the strong foundation laid by Andreas, I look forward to leading the Forum into a new era of innovation. DECT remains a globally trusted wireless technology, and with its evolution towards NR+ and IoT applications, we will ensure it continues to deliver secure, reliable, and interoperable solutions for the future,” says Christian Schepke, Chairman of the DECT Forum.
About DECT Forum
The DECT Forum is the worldwide association of companies and organizations in the DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) wireless industry. Dedicated to the advancement of DECT and related wireless standards, the DECT Forum promotes innovation, interoperability, and the development of future-proof wireless communication solutions. For more information, please visit the DECT Forum website: www.dect.org
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DECT Forum
Roland Schmidt
+49 176 2535 0007
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