People - 10/06/06

Sergei Schebetov, Sistema Telecom CEO steps down.

Hamid Akhavan is the new T-Systems CEO, as well as running T-Mobile.

Qwest announced that Barry Allen, executive vice president of operations, will retire June 29.

Xtellus has named Krishna Bala (ex Tellium) as new CEO.

Openwave to cut 20% of workforce by the end of the month.