MAYOR-PRESIDENT BOULET ANNOUNCES NEW LUS FIBER DIRECTOR

Lafayette, LA –Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet announces the appointment of Michael Soileau as the new Director of LUS Fiber. Originally from Mamou, Soileau joins LUS Fiber with a wealth of experience and an impressive track record in the telecommunications industry having worked for Comcast NBC Universal for more than 20 years, primarily in the broadband and cable television business. He most recently served as the CEO of O3, a renowned digital experience consultancy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focused on digital customer experience, strategy, and innovation.

As an accomplished and results-driven senior business executive, Soileau brings a solid background in product and service operations, paired with a proven aptitude for strategic business development, initiative alignment, and competitive strategy platforms. His progressive, entrepreneurial, and strategic leadership style is complemented by highly-developed interpersonal, data, and analytical skills.

Michael has a bachelor’s degree in International Business from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Louisiana State University at Shreveport. His educational background and extensive experience position him ideally to lead LUS Fiber as it continues to innovate and provide cutting-edge technology solutions.

“We are thrilled to welcome Michael to our team,” said Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet. “His vision for high-speed communications growth and digital innovation, coupled with his proven leadership abilities, are exactly what LUS Fiber and Lafayette need as we move forward into an exciting future of growth and expanded service.”

As Director, Soileau is committed to driving LUS Fiber’s mission to deliver cost-effective, high-speed communications services to Lafayette and beyond. Under his leadership, LUS Fiber will continue to uphold its reputation as a pioneer in the industry while enhancing its offerings to meet the evolving needs of all customers.

Michael will assume his role as Director of LUS Fiber effective May 7, 2024.

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