Netceed has appointed Eric Updyke as group CEO, effective November 10, 2026, as the infrastructure supply chain company pursues growth across broadband, AI infrastructure and energy markets.
Updyke succeeds Alper Turken, who stepped down on the same date. Turken will work with Updyke over the coming weeks to support continuity for customers, suppliers and partners.
Updyke brings more than 35 years of leadership experience in communications and technology infrastructure. Most recently, he served as CEO of Spirent Communications from 2019 to 2025.
At Spirent, he led a transition from a hardware-focused vendor to a business offering software, automation and services. He also expanded its presence in markets including AI data centers and guided the company through its $1.5 billion acquisition by Keysight Technologies in 2025.
Previously, Updyke held senior roles at Amdocs, including group president of Amdocs Services, a global organization with more than 10,000 employees.
Turken joined Netceed in December 2022 and became group CEO in 2024. His tenure included setting a strategy centered on infrastructure supply chain services, building an AI infrastructure business and overseeing the company’s 2026 financial restructuring.
Netceed said those changes strengthened its broadband position and established a foundation for renewed growth.
The company serves more than 19,000 customers worldwide, providing planning, sourcing and integrated deployment services. Its offerings include pre-terminated points of presence, integrated active cabinets and automated street cabinets.
The leadership transition places Updyke in charge of executing that strategy following the restructuring. Chairman Rajeev Suri cited his experience scaling technology businesses and entering new markets as factors supporting the appointment.
Netceed operates across 21 countries, combining global supply chain capabilities with local infrastructure expertise.
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“On behalf of the board, I thank Alper for setting Netceed’s strategy and putting the company on a stronger footing. We are grateful for his leadership and wish him every success. We are also delighted to welcome Eric. He has built and scaled global technology businesses, taken them into new markets including AI and Digital Infrastructure and created lasting value for customers and employees. We look forward to working with him as Netceed continues to scale successfully in our chosen end markets.”
Rajeev Suri, Chairman Of Netceed
“We set out to scale into new markets such as AI and Digital Infrastructure, and we are. The company is stronger, with real momentum in our growth markets, and well positioned to lead as an infrastructure supply chain solution provider. The Board and I agreed it is the right moment for new leadership to take Netceed into its next phase. I thank our people across 21 countries, and our customers and partners, for their trust.”
Alper Turken, Outgoing Group CEO Of Netceed
“Netceed sits at the heart of the infrastructure the world runs on, from AI data centers to broadband networks and energy. Alper and the team have built a strong foundation and a clear strategy. I look forward to working with Netceed’s teams around the world, and with our customers, suppliers and partners, to build on that momentum and accelerate our profitable growth.”
Eric Updyke, Group CEO Of Netceed
