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Craig Cowden

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EVP, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Metronet
📍 Parker, Colorado, United States

Craig Cowden is the EVP, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Metronet, leading the companys network, technology, and product strategy. His expertise is built on senior leadership roles at major telecom companies including Charter Communications and Bright House Networks. He holds an engineering degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from The University of Kansas.

Describing himself as intellectually curious, Craig is motivated by new challenges. When he left his previous role, he prioritized taking time off to spend with his family before exploring his next career step. He maintains an active interest in his alma mater, the University of Michigan.

He recently ran a consulting practice focused on emerging telecom areas like Private Wireless, Open RAN, and Rural Broadband (BEAD).

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
EVP, Chief Technology and Product Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Parker, Colorado, United States
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Priorities

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Driving Growth
He was attracted to Metronet for its potential for "explosive growth" and is tasked with extending the company's technological advantage during its rapid expansion.
Wireless Strategy
Led all wireless initiatives at Charter, including 5G, mobility service architectures, and developing an MVNO offload strategy using CBRS spectrum.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
EVP, Chief Technology and Product Officer
Metronet
4-2023 - 3-2024
CEO
CCC Advisers LLC
1-2017
Board Member / Board Advisor
Federated Wireless
5-2016 - 3-2023
SVP, Wireless Technology - Charter Communications / Spectrum Mobile
Charter Communications
1-2009 - 4-2016
Chief Network Officer and SVP, Enterprise Solutions
Bright House Networks
In the press

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Metronet Hires Two Industry Leaders. Featured in Metronet Blog (Press Release)
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Craig Cowden and Brad Freathy join Metronet. Featured in Light Reading
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Education
9-1988 - 12-1992
Bachelor's degree
University of Michigan College of Engineering
1994 - 1997
MBA
The University of Kansas
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