RFS appoints its new president and CEO

Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) announced on 22 May that it has appointed Monika Maurer as its new president and CEO, with immediate effect. The position became available when Herbert Merz, the previous president and CEO, left to pursue his own projects.

The company is a global designer and manufacturer of cable, antenna and tower systems providing total-package solutions for wireless and broadcast infrastructure.

Maurer previously acted as chief operating officer (COO) of the Nokia Group and, prior to this, COO of Nokia’s fixed networks business group. She has held several board member positions and will continue to serve as vice chair and member of the HR committee of the board of directors at Nokia Shanghai Bell Co. as well as a member of the board and the HR and remuneration committee at Valmet.

Starting in 1985 at Alcatel as a R&D engineer, Monika held various positions within Alcatel, including president of fixed solutions division and president of voice networks Division. From 2006 until 2016, Monika held several positions within Alcatel-Lucent, including COO fixed networks business line, and president - product attached services.