Netceed, a global provider of supply chain solutions for broadband, data center, and energy infrastructure, has appointed Eric Updyke as its new Group CEO, effective November 10, 2026. He succeeds Alper Turken, who will step down from the position on the same date.
Updyke brings more than 35 years of leadership experience in communications infrastructure and technology. His appointment comes as Netceed continues expanding its business across AI infrastructure, digital infrastructure, broadband, and energy markets.
Netceed appoints Eric Updyke as Group CEO, effective November 10, 2026.
Updyke succeeds Alper Turken, who led the company as Group CEO from 2024.
He previously served as CEO of Spirent Communications from 2019 to 2025.
At Spirent, he led a transformation toward software, automation, and services.
Turken helped expand Netceed into AI and digital infrastructure and led its 2026 financial restructuring.
Alper Turken will support Updyke during the leadership transition to ensure business continuity.
Updyke brings extensive experience in communications infrastructure and technology businesses. Most recently, he served as CEO of Spirent Communications plc between 2019 and 2025.
During his tenure, he led Spirent's transformation from a hardware-focused provider into a solutions business centered on software, automation, and services. He also expanded the company's presence in emerging markets, including AI-powered data center providers.
Updyke guided Spirent through a strategic sale that resulted in its acquisition by Keysight Technologies for $1.5 billion in 2025.
Before joining Spirent, he held several leadership positions at Amdocs, including Group President of Amdocs Services, a global business with more than 10,000 employees.
Alper Turken joined Netceed in December 2022 and became Group CEO in 2024. During his leadership, he established the company's strategy to become an infrastructure-focused supply chain solutions provider for AI and digital infrastructure, broadband, and energy customers.
He also led the company's business turnaround, including its 2026 financial restructuring. Under his leadership, Netceed developed its AI infrastructure business, strengthened its position in broadband, and established a foundation for its next growth phase.
Rajeev Suri, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Netceed, acknowledged Turken's contribution and welcomed the incoming CEO.
“On behalf of the Board, I thank Alper for defining Netceed’s strategy and placing the company on a stronger foundation. We are grateful for his leadership and wish him every success. We are also delighted to welcome Eric. He has built and grown global technology companies, led 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 its successful growth in its chosen end markets.”
Turken said the company has made progress toward expanding into AI and digital infrastructure and believes the leadership transition comes at the right time for Netceed's next phase.
“We set ourselves the goal of expanding into new markets such as AI and digital infrastructure, and that is precisely what we are doing. The company is stronger, with real momentum in our growth markets, and well-positioned to lead as a provider of infrastructure supply chain solutions. The board and I felt that this was the right time for new leadership to guide Netceed into its next phase. I thank our teams in 21 countries, as well as our customers and partners, for their continued trust.”
Updyke also highlighted Netceed's role in supporting critical infrastructure, including AI data centers, broadband networks, and energy systems.
“Netceed is at the heart of the infrastructure on which the world relies, from AI data centers to broadband networks and energy. Alper and the team have built a solid foundation and a clear strategy. I look forward to working with Netceed teams around the world, as well as with our customers, suppliers and partners, to build on this momentum and accelerate our profitable growth.”
To support continuity across its operations, Turken will work closely with Updyke over the next few weeks. The transition is intended to maintain consistent engagement with customers, suppliers, and partners.
The leadership change comes as Netceed focuses on expanding its role in infrastructure supply chain solutions across AI data centers, broadband networks, and energy infrastructure.
With Updyke's experience in global technology businesses and business transformation, Netceed aims to build on its existing strategy and accelerate profitable growth across its key markets.
About Netceed
Netceed is a global provider of infrastructure supply chain solutions, enabling the mission-critical networks upon which modern society depends. With global reach and local expertise, Netceed delivers end-to-end supply chain services and integrated solutions for broadband, AI infrastructure, and energy networks. From planning and procurement to pre-integrated deployments—including pre-terminated points of presence (PoPs), integrated active cabinets, and automated street cabinets—Netceed helps its customers mitigate risk, accelerate deployments, and operate their networks at scale, serving more than 19,000 customers worldwide.
