Leap Wireless Names Former Verizon Exec as CEO

San Diego-based Leap Wireless International announced the appointment of William Freeman as CEO of its operating subsidiary, Cricket Communications. Freeman previously served as president of Verizon Public Communications Group, a business unit of Verizon Communications focused on payphones, prepaid programs, long distance and other services. Prior to joining Verizon, from 1974 to 2000 Freeman held various leadership positions at Bell Atlantic Corporation, including president and CEO of Bell Atlantic, Washington D.C. and of Bell Atlantic, New Jersey.


Cricket provides wireless service in 39 markets across the U.S. http://www.leapwireless.com/