About Us

The Skywire Difference

Welcome to Skywire Networks, a leading provider of high-speed, reliable, and innovative connectivity solutions. With a strong commitment to excellence, we empower businesses and communities to thrive in the digital era. Our mission is to revolutionize the way people connect, communicate, and collaborate by delivering cutting-edge technology and exceptional services.

Established in 2002, Skywire Networks has grown to become a trusted name in the telecommunications industry. We specialize in designing and deploying customized fiber-optic and wireless networks that cater to the unique needs of residential buildings, small businesses and enterprise organizations. Our fast and reliable network infrastructure spans throughout New York City, New Jersey and beyond, enabling us to deliver high-performance connectivity solutions to a wide range of industries.

Enjoy Exceptional Customer Service 24/7

What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. Our strong local presence and extensive community knowledge makes us the leading fixed wireless provider in the heart of New York City while providing you with reliable, affordable and high-quality service in the areas that need it most. We believe in building long-lasting partnerships with our clients by providing them with exceptional service and support throughout their journey with us. From initial consultation and design to installation and ongoing maintenance, our team is dedicated to ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience for every client.

Our dedicated team of experts works tirelessly to deliver best-in-class solutions that are scalable, flexible, and tailored to our clients’ specific requirements.

Active Participants in Our Community

Our dedicated team of experts works tirelessly to deliver best-in-class solutions that are scalable, flexible, and tailored to our clients’ specific requirements.

148 39th Street
Suite 03-A12
Brooklyn, NY 11232

Promoting Digital Equity

As a socially responsible organization, we are committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Skywire understands that New York City and surrounding areas deserve affordable connectivity solutions for underserved areas. We believe quality and reliable internet to all areas of metropolitan New York and into New Jersey is possible.

Our Team Leadership

Peter Gallagher

President and Head of Transformation

Peter Gallagher has over 25 years of executive leadership experience driving transformation, growth, and operational excellence in the digital infrastructure and telecommunications sectors. He has successfully led large-scale organizational turnarounds, delivered measurable valuation gains for private equity-backed companies, and guided strategic M&A initiatives to maximize financial and operational performance.
Peter is the founder of OTH Advisors, where he has served as an interim CxO and advisor to multiple technology companies. His recent roles include leading transformation efforts at Skywire Networks in partnership with Nova Infrastructure and serving as Chief Operating Officer at Fiberlight, where he oversaw restructuring and growth initiatives. Previously, he built Megaport’s Indirect Channels Organization, driving significant revenue growth, and held senior leadership roles at Telstra, Lightpath, and Verizon.
A U.S. Navy veteran, Peter holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the City University of New York and is active in community and nonprofit service.

Derek Watson

Chief Financial Officer

Derek Watson is an accomplished financial executive with a 20-year successful track record of leading strategy and finance organizations across public companies, private equity-backed businesses and institutionally backed growth platforms. At Skywire, Derek oversees financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, tax, audit, legal, and supply chain, partnering closely with the executive team to align financial strategy with Skywire’s long-term growth and operational objectives.
Previously, Derek served as CFO of Columbia Care, a publicly traded, vertically integrated company with more than 100 retail and cultivation locations across the United States. He also held positions as CFO and Chief Commercial Officer of a private equity–backed national retailer, CFO roles within large U.S. and international hospitality and restaurant groups, and Head of Strategy and CFO of a billion-dollar industrial products and services company.
Derek holds a BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance from Kingston University in London and an MBA from Columbia University.

Gus Chimos

Chief Revenue Officer

Gus Chimos is a strategic executive with a strong track record of driving revenue growth and operational excellence. At Skywire, Gus oversees Residential and Commercial Sales, Marketing, Product and Sales Operations.
Prior to joining Skywire, Gus served as Head of Operations at Archtop Fiber, where he led improvements across customer service, field operations, and logistics. At Astound Broadband, he was SVP of Business Solutions, leading the commercial transformation with a focus on revenue generation, product innovation, and post-acquisition integration. Gus has held leadership roles across sales, operations, product, and finance at Cablevision (now Altice USA), Bresnan Communications, and Teleport Communications Group, consistently delivering measurable business impact across complex, growth-focused environments.
Gus holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Information Systems from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

Joe Soltykiewicz

Chief Technology Officer / Chief Operations Officer

Joe Soltykiewicz brings over 25 years of leadership in engineering and operations across the telecommunications and technology sectors. He has led global teams through large-scale network deployments, product development, and operational transformations.
Prior to Skywire Networks, Joe served as VP of Engineering & Operations at Boldyn Networks, where he led the $1B NYC subway 5G project. He also held executive roles at Nokia, overseeing a global R&D operation. Joe is recognized for delivering sustainable growth, improving operational efficiency, and driving shareholder value. A published author on manufacturing best practices, Joe blends technical depth with strategic execution to scale businesses and deliver results.
Joe holds an MBA from Northwestern University and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois.

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