Title:  President
Employer:  Global Sourcing Group, Inc.
Nickname/Alias:  Dan

What I'm Best Known For (in the Telecom World):

Being a flexible, solutions oriented problem solver in the Telecom Expense Management space.

Other Primary Areas of Expertise:

Broadband Wireless (LMDS) Infrastructure, Operations and Finance
Telecom Carrier Finance (Revenue Assurance, Cash Flow Management, Financial Modeling)
Enterprise VoIP Analytics (ROI modeling)

Summary of Professional Background:

Daniel Hughes brings substantial experience in telecommunications and finance businesses. Mr. Hughes has a broad functional background that includes international operations, consulting, financial management and business development. Prior to GSG, Mr. Hughes was a Vice President for Sakon LLC, a leading international telecommunications company.

Prediction on the Future of Telecom & Telecom Managers:

Telecom will continue to grow in importance for companies and individuals alike as new technologies will make instant communication ubiquitous around the globe. Technologies such as WiMAX, VoIP, WebConferencing and ever improving wireless devices are linking the world and driving economies in unimaginable ways. As telecom strategy grows in importance for companies so does the importance of the Telecom Managers who can harness the changes and improve business fundamentals.

Weirdest Thing People Usually Don't Know about Me:

My middle school nickname… you will have to ask. 

When I'm not talking or doing something in relation to telecom, I'm usually...

In the outdoors, hiking, sailing, skiing and spending time with my wife, family and friends.

Book and author I'm currently reading:

An Empire of Wealth: The Epic History of American Economic Power by John Steele Gordon

CD currently or most recently in my car stereo:

Garden State movie soundtrack

The stupidest thing I've ever seen anyone do or say in relation to a phone:

I always find it funny when people have the smallest wireless earpiece and walk around talking to what appears to be no one. I am a culprit of this as well and am sure others get a kick out of me.