This quirky, fun lovin' gent is Lowell McAdam, who becomes the president and COO of Verizon Wireless beginning October 1. According to the company press release: "The appointment of McAdam by the Verizon board of directors is an important step in the succession process for when Seidenberg retires from the company." McAdam will be in charge of Verizon Wireless, Verizon Telecom and Business, Verizon Services Operations, and -- presumably -- begging for the iPhone. PR after the break.