Dr Walter Tuttlebee OBE, Wireless Technology Innovation & Strategy Ltd
In the early days of DECT Walter oversaw standards and radio development for Siemens' first Gigaset phone. He subsequently edited the book "Cordless Telecommunications in Europe", later expanded and reissued as "Cordless Telecommunications Worldwide", followed a decade later by "The DECT Industry Report".
Walter led early European efforts in software defined radio and became CEO of Mobile VCE, the UK's mobile research activity, whereby mobile telecomms and broadcast companies from Europe, America and Asia collaborated with the UK's leading research Universities on 4G and early 5G. He also served on Ofcom’s Spectrum Advisory Board.
In recent years, as an independent consultant, Walter has advised companies ranging across FTSE 100, SMEs and startups, in regard to innovation and strategy and is currently assisting the UK Government in its 5G/6G activities.