Seizo Onoe took office as Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB) at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on 1 January 2023. Known in the industry as “the father of LTE” (Long-Term Evolution mobile broadband), he now aims for global outreach to bridge standardization gaps, deliver technology benefits widely, and ensure meaningful and affordable access for everyone. Before his election as TSB Director by ITU Member States, he spent over 30 year with Japanese mobile operator NTT DOCOMO. In 2021, he became Executive Vice President and Chief Standardization Strategy Officer for NTT Corporation. From 2017, he served as President of DOCOMO Technology, NTT DOCOMO’s subsidiary. From 2012 to 2017, he served as NTT DOCOMO’s Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President and Board Member. Earlier, he held senior positions including Managing Director of Radio Network Development Department at NTT DOCOMO. He holds a Master’s degree in electronics from Kyoto University.