Graham Friend
MA, MPhil (Cantab), ACA Managing Director , SwitzerlandGraham Friend is the co-founder and Managing Director of Coleago, where he focuses on strategic business planning, valuation, auction bidding strategy and regulatory issues.
With over 25 years in the telecoms sector, Graham boasts a wealth of experience advising a diverse clientele including operators, regulators, governments and investors across both developed and emerging telecom markets. His academic journey includes graduate and postgraduate studies in Economics at Trinity College, Cambridge, as well as being a qualified chartered accountant and the co-author of the Economist’s Guide to Business Planning and Guide to Business Modelling. Graham also provides coaching on communication, presentation and impact skills where he leverages his experience as a TEDx speaker coach. Outside of the telecoms industry, Graham is an ultra-endurance athlete and has represented Great Britain as an age-group athlete in the Olympic and Ironman distance triathlon.
Education
Cambridge University, United Kingdom
- MPhil (Cantab) Economics
- MA (Cantab) Economics
Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales
- Chartered Accountant
Other team members
Alison Hancock
Managing ConsultantWith 30 years in telecoms, Alison Hancock is a senior telecoms professional experienced in strategy, commercial support, business planning and spectrum consultations and auctions.
Matt Halfmann
Managing ConsultantMatt Halfmann is an accomplished telecoms strategist, business modeler and executive trainer, has unrivalled expertise in digital infrastructure and telecoms regulation, and has worked in more than 100 countries.
Mark Rutherford
Managing ConsultantMark Rutherford has over 25 years’ experience in fixed and mobile communications and technology development. He is a specialist in valuation, commercial strategy and business planning.