Anand Vadapalli serves as Senior Vice President for Network and Information Technology for Alaska Communications Systems (ACS) (NASDAQ: ALSK). Vadapalli joined ACS in 2006 and is responsible for operation of the ACS Network including local exchange inter-exchange wireless and Internet functions.

Vadapalli’s focus at ACS is in creating and operating best-in-class wireless and data networks and enabling process improvement through information technology through an emphasis on extraordinary customer experience technology leadership operational excellence and employee development.

Mr. Vadapalli’s personal hallmarks include customer-focused innovations high performance standards a strong work ethic and endless energy. Mr. Vadapalli has held various technology and business executive positions at Valor Telecom Network Telephone Corporation and Broadwing/Cincinnati Bell.

Vadapalli holds a BE in Mechanical Engineering from Osmania University in Hyderabad India as well as a PGDM from the Indian Institute of Management in Calcutta India.