Michaela Eschbach appointed CEO of Cambridge Wireless

Eschbasch certainly has the credentials given her success in co-founding Form the Future in Cambridge and becoming MD of Founders4Schools. She starts her new role on May 13.

She joins Cambridge Wireless with an impressive track record as a founder and director, both in the not-for-profit and for-profit space.

She was winner of the Cambridge News ‘Cambridge’s Most Influential Businesspeople Award’ in 2017 and was included in the EU-Startups’ Top 100: Europe’s Most Influential Women in the Startup and Venture Capital Space in 2023.

She says: "As the new CEO of Cambridge Wireless, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead this exceptional organisation through a period of dynamic change in the tech landscape.

“Together with our dedicated members, we will harness the power of innovation to not only adapt to the evolving industry but to also drive it forward, ensuring Cambridge Wireless remains the cornerstone of technological advancement and value creation.”

Steve Unger, Chair of the Cambridge Wireless Board, added: “We are delighted to welcome Michaela as the new CEO of Cambridge Wireless. Her appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Cambridge Wireless as our activities, events and membership continue to evolve and bring together a wide range of companies from across the tech ecosystem.

“As CEO, Michaela will lead Cambridge Wireless forward in its mission to connect, inspire and support the tech community through networking events, industry initiatives and collaborative projects.”

Cambridge Wireless is the leading international community for companies involved in the research, development and application of wireless and mobile, internet, semiconductor and software technologies.

With an active community of more than 1,000 technology companies, ranging from major network operators and device manufacturers to innovative start-ups and universities, Cambridge Wireless stimulates debate and collaboration, harnesses and shares knowledge and helps to build connections across the tech ecosystem.