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AI CLOUD PROVIDER LAMBDA APPOINTS FORMER SPRINT CEO

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TUE, MAY 5, 2026

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Lambda Inc., an Nvidia-backed AI cloud computing provider, has named Michel Combes as its new chief executive officer. Combes, a veteran of Sprint, will lead the company's management restructuring as it scales operations.

Combes brings extensive experience in telecommunications and operational leadership to the role. At Sprint, he held senior positions during a period of significant industry consolidation. His appointment signals Lambda's push to strengthen executive leadership and accelerate growth in the competitive AI cloud market. The management overhaul comes as demand for AI infrastructure continues to surge. Lambda operates in a space dominated by larger players like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, but has attracted backing from Nvidia, a major player in AI chip manufacturing. Combes' appointment represents a strategic shift toward more traditional corporate leadership at the startup. His background in managing large-scale operations and navigating competitive markets aligns with Lambda's ambitions to expand its footprint in enterprise AI services. The specific details of Lambda's growth strategy under new leadership remain to be outlined.

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