Google Fiber today announced that Nick Fischer has been named South region general manager, covering market operations in Tennessee, Alabama and Florida.
According to a release, Fischer is based in Nashville, with his position new to the company.
Nick Fischer
Since joining GFiber in 2014, Fischer has held various leadership roles in the company’s Nashville office, most recently having served as chief of staff to Rocco Laurenzano, GFiber chief operating officer. Prior to that, he worked as a sourcing manager for global management consulting firm AT Kearney.
Fischer received his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Purdue University and an MBA degree from Ohio State University.
Fischer assumes the GM role as GFiber recently hit milestones in the region, include a 20-gigabit plan in Huntsville, celebrating 10 years of operations in Miami and launching 5- and 8-gigabit plans in Nashville.
“At its core, GFiber has always believed that fast, quality internet should be accessible to everyone, helping to connect people to limitless opportunities and each other,” Laurenzano said in the release. “It’s an exciting time for GFiber as we work to expand our network across the country and specifically in the South Region through Nick’s leadership.”