Episode 062 – Laurent Therivel, President and CEO, USCellular

On this episode, we have the privilege of discovering the leadership journey of USCellular's President and CEO, Laurent Therivel. LT shares the origin story of his love for telecommunications and how he balances that passion with his family. Explore the future of communication, USCellular, and LT with us on the Executives' Exchange!

00:00 – Intro

01:10 – Early life & young leadership

05:20 – Therivel's journey in the Marines & passion for telecommunications.

10:42 – Life after the Marines

11:48 – Journey to USCellular & family life

16:10 – Path to CEO & finding your role

20:18 – Navigating through COVID-19 & "Undercover Boss"

27:30 – Revisions & rewards after "Undercover Boss"

30:51 – Message from our sponsor, Shure

31:23 – Radio networks & spectrums

38:16 – Corporate initiatives & responsibility with technology

43:41 – The power of social media

49:56 – Establishing strong government relationships

53:32 – Next chapters in life and business

54:48 – Rapid Fire Questions

57:14 – Outro

Episode Link: USCelluar

Host: Margaret Mueller, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago

Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago

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