iconectiv expands leadership with addition of tech industry vet

Piscataway-based iconective announced Thursday it has appointed a Scott A. Puopolo as executive vice president of its information solutions business unit.Puopolo will be responsible for operating the company’s product management, engineering and sales, and will also guide it through new market endeavors.

Prior to iconective, Puopolo was vice president and global lead at Cisco. Before that, he held several leadership positions, including president of Smooth Engine/Falmouth Partners. He also worked at Accenture for about 15 years where he was lead partner for its North American telecommunications strategy practice.

“Scott joins us at a critical moment of tremendous growth and new business opportunities within the enterprise market,” Richard Jacowleff, CEO and president of iconectiv, said in a prepared statement. “As a recognized worldwide leader in corporate strategy, globalization and service provider monetization, Scott’s leadership and strategic abilities are pivotal assets at iconectiv as we deliver on our vision of a world where the ability to access and exchange information is simple, seamless and secure.”