Nominee Questionnaire

Please provide a short bio for voters to get to know you.	Iris Harel is an innovative and trailblazing executive leader with proven global experience and a successful IT career in the MSO and Telco industries. Formerly a Lieutenant in the Israeli Army, Harel enjoys a 16-year career at Amdocs, where she currently serves as Regional Client Business Executive. Throughout her career, Iris has shown expertise in large-scale project development and delivery, program management, complex business operations, and significant business development. She builds excellent customer relationships as a trusted advisor and constantly seeks ways to improve and excel. She is responsible for the success of all North American new clients and their IT transformations and singularly bears accountability for each program’s success. For example, Harel spearheaded the integration of SuddenLink and Cablevision to form Altice USA, one of North America’s top CSPs today. Harel is known for her practical approach, creative nature and human approach to storytelling and customer relations. Rather than selling products or services, she believes in connecting with clients to emphatically understand and address their needs and operational challenges.Harel teaches this approach to partnership and customer engagement while explaining the intricacies of specific products across different Amdocs departments (most recently Legal and Finance). She has also spoken at large events, such as the Amdocs Partner Summit in 2022, and is valued for her straight talk and directness for problem solving.Harel has an avid interest in double meaning crossword puzzles and sudoku. She also writes novels and poetry and refashions old, or broken items, to make art in her spare time, when she’s not helping her husband raise their two sons.
Please explain why you consider yourself an excellent candidate for the Board of Directors of the Fiber Broadband Association.	Iris Harel brings three new dimensions that are pivotal for such a nomination: 1. Vast industry experience and macro view to strategically define the path forward, be ahead of the curve and proactively infuse the industry with new ideas and solutions 2. Creative and innovative way of thinking as well as that leads to excel in executing programs and plans 3. Partner perspective to address some of the challenges and elevate the service providers ability to serve their customers and employees by providing advanced technological solutions to bridge the gaps (digital divide, mid mile and more)
How many years has your company been a Fiber Broadband Association Member?	6
How many years have you participated in Fiber Broadband Association activities?	1
Please indicate any Fiber Broadband Association Committees or working groups you have participated on including position and years served.	I have recently submitted my inquiry to join the Women in Fiber Committee.
Please list any Fiber Broadband Association Contributions (activities supported, assets developed, documents drafted, webinars presented, etc.)	ProCom, an Amdocs company, has been an active member for several years, one of our employees was part of the board and we plan to take a more active role with this nomination.
How many years have you been in your current position?	4
Describe your current job and functional responsibilities.	Iris Harel is in charge of all the mid-tier operators in the USA, covering MSOs, Telcos, utilities, SATCOM, school districts and campuses of universities, providing creative solutions to excel their service, increase their customers and employees” satisfaction and deliver an amazing experience. Within my role, I am in charge of creating new value propositions to address market and business needs ahead of time. Recently I have created the Amdocs’ value proposition for the Fiber domain. I publish my own articles and white papers.
What was your previous position?	VP Service Partner
How many years did you hold your previous position for?	4
Do you have experience as a member of a Board of Directors?	No
The bylaws prohibit convicted felons from serving on the board. Is there any legal impediment that would prevent you from serving on the Board?	No
Is there any legal issue personally of which the Association should be aware?	No
Being a Fiber Broadband Association Board Member requires a considerable time commitment. Please confirm that you have the support of your company if you are elected.	Yes
Please provide a short overview of your experience with telecommunications, fiber optics, and FTTH technologies.	Within my role, I am in charge of creating new value propositions to address market and business needs ahead of time. Recently I have created the Amdocs’ value proposition for the Fiber domain. I publish my own articles and white papers.
Please describe the goals you would like to accomplish during your term as Fiber Broadband Association Board Member.	1. Position FBA as the beacon for the industry 2. Present creative solutions to the members for addressing their challenges 3. Define and build the Fiber 2.0 NEXT GENERATION plan for the future
Have you reviewed the Board of Directors’ Responsibilities document, and do you understand what is required?	Yes
Please describe the level of commitment (in terms of time and effort) that you intend to make to the Association during the three-year term.	I plan to meet my commitment and attend all the required sessions as well as travel as needed. I envision helping and leading campaigns, publish articles and white papers, participate in panels and assisting in preparing the events. I am super excited about this endeavor and looking forward to contributing.
Please inform us of any other information, issue, or concern of which the Association should be aware.	N/A