Tom Frankfort became EVP Strategic Development in July 2010, working with Robert McNeal (Vice Chairman) to accelerate Interoute’s M&A activity. Previous to this role he was Interoute’s EVP Products & Services for 8 years. Under his leadership Interoute’s Product Group developed some of the fastest-growing revenue generators in the telecoms industry, including VOIP, Ethernet and IP services. Tom joined Interoute from Cable & Wireless UK, where he was head of Product Strategy. Prior to that, he held a number of senior positions across the Cable & Wireless Group of companies, including: Corporate On-Line Services Manager for Mercury Communications Ltd; Head of Internet Services for Cable & Wireless Business Networks; Business Development Manager for CW Innovations Inc.; and Director of Strategy for Cable & Wireless Europe.