Huawei Canada executive leaves post as scrutiny of
company grows
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[January 12, 2019]
By Jim Finkle and David Ljunggren
NEW YORK/OTTAWA (Reuters) - One of Huawei
Canada's top executives on Friday disclosed he was leaving his post
after more than seven years with the Chinese telecommunications
equipment maker, which is facing heightened scrutiny over security
issues from Canada and its allies.
Scott Bradley disclosed his departure as the company's senior vice
president for corporate affairs in a post on LinkedIn that did not give
a reason for the move. He could not immediately be reached for comment.
Huawei Technologies Co is under intense scrutiny in the West over its
relationship with the Chinese government and U.S.-led allegations that
its equipment could be used by Beijing for spying.
On Friday, sources told Reuters that Poland arrested a Huawei employee
and former Polish security official on spying allegations, a move that
could fuel Western concerns about the security of the company's
technology.
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Bradley was a key public spokesman for Huawei Canada, which has been
under the spotlight since Canadian authorities in December arrested the
chief financial officer of its parent company at the request of the
United States.
Huawei is a major supplier of telecommunications equipment in Canada,
where Bradley had served as chair of the 5G Canada Council, a national
trade group promoting adoption of next-generation high-speed wireless
technology.
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Huawei Canada Vice President of Corporate Affairs Scott Bradley
stands outside after the B.C. Supreme Court bail hearing of Huawei
CFO Meng Wanzhou, who was released on a $10 million bail in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada December 11, 2018.
REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson
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The Canadian government last year launched a new security review of Huawei's 5G
technology, which at least two major Canadian carriers have said they plan to
test in small-scale pilots.
Bradley will serve as special adviser to the company, assisting the company "as
required," Huawei Canada President Eric Li said in a memo to staff that was
obtained by Reuters.
"We are saddened to see him leave but grateful for the tireless work he has put
in to help us grow our brand and public image, and build various relationships
with government," Li said.
Bradley confirmed on LinkedIn that he intended to advise the company.
"As we start 2019, it is time for a change," Bradley said in the post. "I
continue to believe passionately in all of the values our Canadian team
represents, and I believe that our team is one of the most innovative in the
world."
(Jim Finkle in New York and David Ljunggren in Ottawa; Editing by Tom Brown)
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