GTT Communications CEO and leadership

Ernie Ortega is executive vice president of sales and marketing for XO Communications, overseeing the company's mid-market, enterprise, government and wholesale sales efforts. Ortega's organization of marketing, sales and support professionals is focused on delivering solutions that optimize customer performance by leveraging XO's extensive network infrastructure, broad portfolio of IP communications, managed network and IT services and commitment to exceptional customer service, value and performance. Before assuming his current position, Ortega served as president of XO Carrier Services where he was responsible for marketing, operations, sales and service delivery of wholesale voice, data and Internet services to telecommunications companies, cable companies, content providers, Internet service providers and mobile wireless operators. Ortega's other responsibilities at XO Communications have included vice president of carrier sales and vice president of national accounts. Mr. Ortega has more than 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and began his career with MCI, where he held sales management roles in its southwestern U.S. division.

Executive leader with twenty five years of successful career progression and performance; who has successfully cultivated domestic and global business growth through strong front-line, hands-on leadership, customer focus, and execution. Recognized as a strong and decisive leader, with the highest integrity, vision, and authenticity, and who has successfully performed in both steady-state operations and difficult fiscal and operational environments.Specialties: Strategy Development and Execution, Product Development and ManagementCommission Plan Design and ImplementationPublic Relations and Internal CommunicationsSocial Media Strategy development and execution.Segment MarketingDemand Generation Sales OperationsChannel and Alliance MarketingBrand Development / ManagementMarket ResearchNew Media ProgramsPerformance Leadership

Donna Granato is a finance and operations executive with over 20 years experience. She is a strategist who combines keen analytical skills with thoughtful communication to work through a variety of high-level obstacles. With a strong foundation in accounting and finance, Donna brings a collaborative, well-rounded approach to a corporation or boardroom.

Lisa Brown is a SVP & Chief of Staff for the Executive Office at GTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC..