Drew McNaughton

June 14, 2024

Drew McNaughton has over 40 years of experience in technology and telecommunications. He has vast experience in community broadband, fiber optic networking builds, international business development, project management, leadership, process development, cost reduction, operational audits, and internal controls. Drew has also worked on government innovation programs related to broadband and telecom infrastructure.

Performing due-diligence consulting on potential investments, he is a valuable and knowledgeable asset on all aspects of a developing an approach to community broadband. Drew has worked with the technology industry association leaders to link, leverage and focus ecosystem players, resources and programs that are highly relevant to sector firms in order to positively impact their business success. He has worked on the start-up of national and regional broadband carrier operations, completing design, build, and operation of the fiber network.

Drew has led a large (1000+ employee) global IT department at Nortel, managed large information technology projects, worked in and with governments at all levels and served on and have been accountable to various Boards of Directors. He has a BASC in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo.