Deloitte Appoints Frank Bernhard as Strategy & Operations Director in the Telecommunications Sector

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Aug 17, 2011, 08:00 ET

NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte Consulting LLP has appointed Frank J. Bernhard as a Strategy & Operations director in the telecommunications sector. He is responsible for the innovation and leadership of distinct service competencies and research that impact today's evolving telecom ecosystem. Bernhard will be based in Deloitte's San Jose, California office.

"Frank's broad background and global experience make him an invaluable asset to Deloitte and our clients," says Phil Asmundson, vice chairman, Deloitte LLP and U.S. media and telecommunications leader. "With more than 20 years' experience in the technology and telecom industries, he is well-positioned to understand the complex challenges organizations face today. I am confident Frank will excel in his new role and we will benefit from his experience."

Since 1998, Bernhard served as the managing principal of the telecommunications and supply chain dynamics practice at OMNI Consulting Group, where he worked with a range of technology companies, as well as telecommunications operators around the globe. Bernhard has led numerous engagements including support of the telecom industry's largest technology acquisitions. His research focuses on the latest trends and issues within the global wireless industry, and in the area of business and cloud analytics for telecommunications companies.

"Telecom as an industry is pivotal in fueling the long-tail outcomes of an economy increasingly defined by its service-driven indicators," says Bernhard. "Deloitte's unique combination of advisory, strategy, and technology service platforms illustrate how we inclusively enhance our client value quotient and deliver results that matter most. With data analytics and predictive intelligence transforming how organizations interact with their customers and supply chains, I look forward to influencing the growth strategy of our clients seeking a competitive advantage in the next wave of network evolution."

Bernhard holds a degree in managerial economics from the University of California at Davis and a degree in management operations from Stanford University.

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