Optimum Appoints Adriana Rios Welton as General Counsel and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer
Business Wire•01/10/2026•10:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Adriana Rios Welton appointed Optimum (OPTU) general counsel and chief corporate responsibility officer
- ➤Rios Welton joins from UScellular after leading legal, regulatory and public affairs functions
- ➤Michael Olsen transitions to senior executive counsel, capital transformation, through end-2027
- ➤Olsen will lead legal execution of Optimum’s capital structure transformation
Expert Statements
Dennis Mathew, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Optimum
“Adriana is a rare combination of sharp legal judgment, regulatory expertise, and deep commitment to the customers, teammates, and communities we serve”
Dennis Mathew, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Optimum
“As we continue transforming the customer experience, simplifying how we operate, and executing our long-term strategy, Adriana's leadership will be invaluable. She has guided organizations through complex business and regulatory environments while building strong partnerships and delivering results. Her strategic perspective and collaborative approach will help position our business for long-term success as we remain focused on disciplined execution, investing where we see the strongest returns, and delivering best-in-class connectivity to the communities we serve.”
Adriana Rios Welton, General Counsel and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer of Optimum
“Optimum is at an inflection point, and that's what drew me here”
Adriana Rios Welton, General Counsel and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer of Optimum
“I'm looking forward to partnering with Dennis and the leadership team, and to building on the strong foundation Michael and his team have created.”
Dennis Mathew, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Optimum
“During Michael's 25-year career with Optimum, he has guided the organization through growth and transformation, and we have relied on his legal judgment and policy insight at every turn”
Dennis Mathew, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Optimum
“His work reshaping our capital structure has strengthened the company for the long term, and he will continue to play an important role in this area. We thank him for his years of leadership and ongoing support.”
Optimum Appoints Adriana Rios Welton as General Counsel and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer
Veteran telecom legal and regulatory leader joins from UScellular; Michael Olsen moves to Senior Executive Counsel, Capital Transformation
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