show bio Lowell McAdam

Lowell McAdam is president and CEO of Verizon Wireless, currently the second largest wireless company in the U.S. Since joining the company in 2000, he served as chief operating officer until 2007 when he was named to his current position. In addition to his corporate duties, he serves as the chairman of the board of directors for the CTIA, the wireless industry trade association. Prior to joining Verizon, McAdam was president and CEO of PrimeCo, a joint venture between Bell Atlantic and Vodafone AirTouch. He holds a degree in engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from the University of San Diego.

Verizon’s Acquisition of ALLTEL
Date: 8/14/2008

In June 2008, telecommunications giant Verizon Wireless announced its acquisition of Little Rock-based Alltel Corporation, creating the largest wireless company in the United States. Lowell McAdam, president and CEO of Verizon, introduces Alltel employees and Little Rock to the Verizon company in a public event hosted by the Clinton School. Highlighting the success of both Alltel and Verizon in a competitive market, McAdam candidly describes Verizon’s commitment to strong civic presence, discusses the impacts of the merger and addresses concerns about the ramifications of the acquisition for the Little Rock community. McAdam is introduced by U.S. Senator Mark Pryor, who invited him to speak in Little Rock.