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One of the cellular industry’s true pioneers, Kari-Pekka "K-P" Wilska was a driving force in Nokia's rise to its position as the largest wireless supplier in the world. Since joining Nokia in 1973, Mr. Wilska held numerous management and marketing positions, serving in executive posts with Nokia Inc., Vertu Ltd., Nokia Mobile Phones, Nokia Cellular Systems, Nokia Telecommunications, Kinex Corporation and Mobira Oy. Mr. Wilska retired from Nokia in 2005.In November 2005, Mr. Wilska joined Austin Ventures as a venture partner and Blue Run Ventures 2009 as a venture partner. He served on the Board of Directors of Brightpoint (IM), Spectra Site Inc (AMT), Agere (LSI) and Zarlink Inc (MSCC).Kari-Pekka Wilska is a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Governance Fellow. He has demonstrated his commitment to boardroom excellence by completing NACD’s comprehensive program of study for corporate directors. He supplements his skill sets through ongoing engagement with the director community and access to leading practices.Mr. Wilska holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Radio and Television Technology from the Helsinki Institute of Technology. He was a recipient of the Electronics Engineering Association of Finland's bi-annual EIS Award in 1995, received the CTIA's President Award in 1999, was recognized by the Wireless Foundation with the Industry Achievement Award in 2002, and the Engineering Association of Finland appointed him as the Engineer of the Year in 2003.

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