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Marni Walden
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Marni Walden is executive vice president and chief operating officer for Verizon Wireless, the premier wireless provider with the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. Appointed to this position in December 2011, Walden is responsible for the company’s nationwide operations and delivery of industry-leading performance for consumer and business customers. Verizon Wireless is the largest wireless company in the United States.

Prior to this position, she was vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless, responsible for all marketing initiatives, and the management and development of mobile products and services. This included brand management, media buying, agency management, and website integration across the entire corporation.

Walden also has served as president of the company’s Midwest Area, responsible for operations spanning 15 states. Previously, she was president of the Southern California Region, and president of the Desert Mountain Region. She also has served as branch director for AirTouch Cellular in Colorado and Wyoming.

Walden has more than 20 years of experience in the wireless industry, working for AT&T Wireless, McCaw Communications and General Cellular, as well as AirTouch and Verizon Wireless.

Walden earned a bachelor’s degree in English from California State University at Chico before beginning her career in the wireless industry.

Contact: Marni Walden