Meet the Chief Judge 2025

The Final Authority in the Judging Process

At the Antonio Meucci Global Telco Awards, the Chief Judge plays a crucial role in ensuring fairness, consistency, and transparency throughout the evaluation process.

As the highest authority in the judging panel, the Chief Judge resolves disputes, enforces integrity, and makes final decisions when necessary.

THE ANTONIO MEUCCI AWARDS 2025 WELCOMES
MR. PATRICK GEORGE AS THE CHIEF JUDGE OF 2025

We are honored to announce that Patrick George will serve as the Chief Judge for the Antonio Meucci Global Telco Awards 2025.

Patrick brings over 25 years of experience in the international telecommunications industry, having held key C-suite positions in mobile business, marketing, and innovation. Currently the President & Group CEO at iBASIS, Patrick co-founded Tofane Global in 2017, where he serves as the Group Chief Strategy Officer. His previous roles include SVP of Global Solutions at Syniverse, SVP of Marketing and Product Management at BICS, and senior consultant for Mobile Ecosystems at PCCW Global.

With a background in Civil Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Liège and Marketing from INSEAD, Patrick has specialized in R&D, engineering, strategy, marketing, and sales over the course of his career. His strengths in people management, communication, and business knowledge make him a natural leader.

Patrick’s wealth of experience, combined with his commitment to integrity, makes him the ideal leader to oversee the judging process for the 2025 Antonio Meucci Global Telco Awards. We look forward to his guidance in ensuring the continued success of the Awards.

THE CHIEF JUDGE’S ROLE

  1. Absolute Oversight: The Chief Judge holds the highest authority among all judges, ensuring a structured and impartial evaluation process.

  2. Final Decision Maker: In case of disputes, the Chief Judge listens to all three judges involved in a single call, evaluates the case, and helps them deliver a final verdict.

  3. Ensuring Fairness: Every ruling is based on merit, transparency, and ethical judgment, upholding the credibility of the awards.

  4. Maintaining Order: The Chief Judge ensures that all judges adhere to the process and standards set for the awards, maintaining the integrity of every decision.

HOW THE CHIEF JUDGE IS CHOSEN

The selection of the Chief Judge is based on:

  • Industry Expertise: A career defined by leadership and excellence in the telco sector.

  • Judging Performance: Proven success and integrity as a judge in past editions of the Antonio Meucci Awards, showing an exceptional understanding of the awards' values.

  • Leadership Ability: A proven ability to lead teams, guide critical decisions, and maintain clear communication.

  • Commitment to Integrity: A reputation for making objective, unbiased decisions.

  • Alignment with Values: The Chief Judge must embody the values of transparency and fairness that define the Antonio Meucci Awards.