Speaker Bio
Dr. Abhijeet Banode is a distinguished product leader with around two decades of experience driving innovation and growth through strategic initiatives in the wireless and telecommunications industries. As the Head of Apple Product Development at DISH Wireless, he manages a diverse portfolio of Apple products and services across multiple brands, including Boost Mobile, leading products from ideation to commercialization and ensuring alignment with market demands.
Dr. Banode has a proven track record in managing large-scale portfolios while achieving significant OPEX and CAPEX reductions. He has been at the forefront of pioneering future-oriented strategies, including Converged Networks, Connected Living, NTN, LTE, 5G, IoT, and Fixed Wireless Access. His expertise extends to assisting greenfield mobile operators and MVNOs in launching networks and services, as well as helping mobile device manufacturers introduce their products globally. He is recognized for fostering a data-driven culture, leveraging advanced analytics, and applying agile methodologies to drive continuous innovation.
Dr. Banode holds a Doctorate in Business Administration, with a focus on sustainable smart city strategies, from Goldey-Beacom College. His global experience spans collaboration with key industry stakeholders across more than 20 countries, contributing to high-value projects and leading cross-functional teams to deliver market-leading solutions.