As you all know, Thanksgiving is a U.S. holiday when most Americans spend time with family and friends expressing gratefulness over the past year. Thanksgiving is also full of traditions: Some are universal, like expressing what you are grateful for, and some are family specific. The biggest tradition in my family is watching my favorite NFL team, the Detroit Lions, play on that Thursday. The Lions have played every Thanksgiving game since 1934, providing a long-standing tradition for many fans. From 1934 up through the late 1950s, the Lions were highly competitive, but in my lifetime, it has been a real struggle, and for many years we just hoped for that singular win on Thanksgiving Day.
There has been a real lesson for us Lions fans over the years: You do not give up and you never stop competing! It even gave us a certain pride, but this year is a very different situation. This year I am thankful that the Lions not only have a winning record of 10-1, but they are being talked about seriously as a Super Bowl favorite — a place we have never been before. So, what changed? Well, attracting and retaining top talent is critical, but “GRIT” is what got them here! I see that same “GriTT” in our organization, and it’s what will drive us to even greater achievements.
Thanksgiving coincides with my first anniversary as GTT’s CEO. Reflecting on this past year, I marvel at our winning record and how far the organization has come together as a team. We’ve adjusted our strategic course that reflects our customers’ evolving needs, validated by our Customer Advisory Boards and industry analysts, and supported by our investments in network expansion, digital transformation and the exceptional talent we continue to bring aboard.
I’m excited to see what 2025 brings to GTT. Keep an eye on us as the realized value of our 2024 digital transformation investments gain momentum, especially with our new, groundbreaking Envision platform. We will continue to reach new heights for our loyal customers and show new ones how we deliver on our promise of Greater Technology Together.
To our customers, partners, colleagues and everyone who has been part of this journey - thank you for your trust, collaboration and dedication. Here’s to a new season of gratitude and meaningful connections that keep us all moving forward together.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours,
Ed
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3wProud of the work we've both done, not bad for someone who's not very handy 😅! What a nice activity to come together and enjoy our new views!