Herbert Blum is the global head of our Communications, Media and Entertainment practices, based in Toronto.

Since joining the firm more than 21 years ago, Herbert has advised various leading network service providers and their equipment vendors, as well as large private equity investors. 

Our industry is approaching an epochal crossroads: Will telco flourish in the age of the platform economy or only be a bystander?

He is a recognized thought leader on the telecom industry's future evolution and is frequently published and quoted on topics including 5G network evolution, CAPEX, and carrier strategy.

Prior to joining the firm, Herbert founded HPC M and built a 130-FTE-strong salesforce for telecom services in western Canada. He also worked for Fonorola (Sprint/MCI). 

Herbert earned his MBA from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. He also holds an M.A. in Economics from Queen's University, an honours B.A. in Economics from Bishop's University and the Zwischenprüfung in Theoretical Mathematics from the Albert-Ludwigs University (Germany). He has accumulated a host of honors and awards for his academic achievements.

Herbert currently serves on the Board of Telecon, Inc., Canada's largest telecommunication network infrastructure services provider. He volunteers his time to both advancing the independence of underprivileged women in India and to the Melinda & Bill Gates Foundation. Additionally, he actively supports charities in the Greater Toronto Area.