Mark Rutherford
Bachelor of Accountancy, Chartered Accountant Managing Consultant , United KingdomMark 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.
Mark Rutherford has worked with Coleago since 2012 and has participated in numerous spectrum valuation, M&A and strategy projects in both developed and developing markets. Mark is also a specialist in the start-up of communications and technology businesses.
His experience includes:
- The valuation of mobile spectrum and strategic support during the auction building process.
- Strategic business planning and feasibility studies fibre network development ranging from national broadband plan to connect underserved areas to commercial fibre development.
- Creating and delivering strategic plans for business development in the fibre, mobile and technology businesses.
- Advising on business valuation and due diligence in M&A and privatisation transactions.
Education
University of Glasgow
- Bachelor of Accountancy
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
- Chartered Accountant
Other team members
Dave Tanner
Managing ConsultantDave Tanner is an highly experienced senior engineering professional with 30 years of specialist technical and operational expertise in telecoms, specifically, wireless (2G-5G/ WiFi/ IoT), fibre and satellite.
Stefan Zehle
Chairman and CEOStefan is the CEO and the co-founder of Coleago Consulting. He has been working in telecoms since 1987 with experience in over 65 countries. Stefan is a director of a start-up mobile operator, and an expert in spectrum valuation and licensing.
Marios Nicolaou
Managing ConsultantMarios Nicolaou leads the technical aspects of consulting engagements. These include the formulation of technology and spectrum strategies including advanced modelling and analysis of wireless networks. He finds the optimal trade-off between investments in spectrum and or associated upgrades in technologies to satisfy the 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G demand from users and devices.