The move comes as the neutral host specialist rebrands German private network builder Smart Mobile Labs
Neutral host builder and operator Boldyn Networks has announced what is calls a new strategic structure for its European operations. The changes include a strengthened leadership team, a newly formed continental Europe business, and the integration of Smart Mobile Labs (SML) under the Boldyn banner.
The new organisational structure sees Andrew McGrath appointed as chief executive officer (CEO) for the integrated Europe business, alongside his group chief commercial officer (CCO) and Hong Kong responsibilities where he looks after the Asia business. Antonino Ruggiero, CEO Italy, Klaus Nagora, CEO Germany, and Mikko Uusitalo, CEO Private Networks Europe, will lead their respective markets, reporting into McGrath.
McGrath is leading the integration of the company’s continental European businesses and overseeing expansion into markets including Spain, the Nordics, France, Italy and Germany. In his first year, he oversaw Boldyn’s entry into Italy and also serves as chairman of Smart City Roma.
As group chief commercial officer, he is responsible for the company’s global commercial strategy and go-to-market approach. He joined Boldyn after eight years at Vodafone, where he was senior vice president for Vodafone Carrier Services. His previous executive roles include positions at Virgin Media, Verizon and Cable & Wireless.
Ex-O2 executive Andrew Conway has also been appointed chief technology officer (CTO) Europe, to drive Boldyn’s mobile private networks (MPN) technology development. Alongside the strategic reorganisation, Boldyn has completed the rebranding of Smart Mobile Labs (SML), following the acquisition of the German mobile private networks company in January 2025. The rebrand will see SML’s capabilities integrated into the wider Boldyn portfolio.
Over the past five years, Boldyn has expanded its global footprint, entering new geographies and expanding into the market for Mobile Private Networks solutions. “We are shaping an extraordinary business,” said CEO Europe Andrew McGrath. “Europe is a core part of our growth story, and this new organisational structure makes the best use of our skills, experience and knowledge of local markets to consistently deliver the best outcomes for our customers. Boldyn continues to be a dynamic force driving global economies towards a truly interconnected future.”
Acquired in January, the SML business has a track record of over 110 mobile private network (MPN) implementations across the five largest European economies, in addition to the US. SML also brought added capabilities to Boldyn with its proprietary live video streaming software solution, EVO (Edge Video Orchestrator).
