Craig Pemberton

Senior Innovation Manager, Vodafone Business

With a career spanning over 30 years, Craig is a seasoned consultant and innovator who has been connecting people, places, and things since the dawn of the digital mobile era in 1995. Currently serving as a Senior Innovation Manager at Vodafone Business, he leads the charge in navigating the complexities of emerging technologies, including 5G SA, Cellular IoT, Mobile Private Networks (MPN), and Satellite.

Throughout his tenure, Craig has held pivotal roles as a solution architect and technology manager, consistently bridging the gap between raw technological potential and tangible business outcomes.

He is an enthusiastic evangelist for the "new," specialising in co-creating with customers and partners to validate use cases that drive product roadmaps and digital transformation.

A recognised expert in network monetisation and enterprise connectivity, Craig has successfully led international consultancy teams and managed complex service portfolios across an account base comprising thousands of blue-chip clients. At the heart of his work is a commitment to reducing uncertainty in the innovation process, ensuring that the next generation of mobile technology delivers real-world value for both enterprise and public sector customers.