Scott Hopper

Member of the executive team responsible for identification, execution and management of a variety of transactional and operational interactions with third party partners in support of Palladyne's financial, operational and developmental objectives.

Responsible for Domestic and International Business and Strategic Development. Led the team that negotiated strategic operating and financing agreements with Clearwire's largest investors and wholesale partners. Led the team that negotiated multiple finance and procurement agreements with large infrastructure vendors. Executed joint venture agreements in several markets designed to fuel growth and improve operating metrics. Responsible for negotiation of Clearwire's large commercial agreements in key operational areas, including the tower companies and billing system vendor.

Responsible for the Corporate Development function for a decade; led a team that identified targets, negotiated agreements, and managed due diligence and post close integration for dozens of successful transactions which grew Western into one of the largest regional wireless carriers. Led efforts to secure large-scale procurement agreements and financing from infrastructure equipment and handset vendors. Managed Western's successful participation in multiple FCC Spectrum auctions. Managed ongoing minority partner relationships and consolidation of partnership interests in multiple markets.