All Allison Kirkby articles – Page 10
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Analyst BriefingBTwatch Weekly: networks in focus as Ericsson steps up, Huawei steps out
Latest from BT and its ecosystem as 5G networks take centre stage: slicing and standalone with Ericsson, Qualcomm; a Huawei rip-and-replace status update; API standardisation to draw down untapped 5G value; plus much more across the Group…
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PeoplewatchBT Peoplewatch: Business loses Strategy Director to NaaS partner
February 2024 update: digital infra investor Digital Realty hires Sampic for CSP team; DT places a technocarat on BT board; updates at B2B and Media & Broadcast; Higham resurfaces at M&S; and more…
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Analyst BriefingBTwatch Weekly: Kirkby gets stuck in on busy first day
Latest from BT and its ecosystem in a week of change at the top as Kirkby settles in; Q3 results fail to set the world alight but offer foundational promise; plus more from BT and beyond…
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PremiumAnalysis: BT hoping for ‘new manager bounce’ as Kirkby enters dugout
TelcoTitans’ CEO index suggests Kirkby’s years at Telia may prove the foundations for a positive start to life at BT.
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Financial & PerformanceBT’s Kirkby opens a mixed Q3 bag; Jansen goes out without a bang
BT Q3 FY23–24: New CEO’s first task is to round up latest results but little drama to work with as Jansen’s mandate fizzles out. Line losses and questions around pricing indicate something of the challenge to come…
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Analyst BriefingBTwatch Weekly: strategic swaps in the boardroom, rigorous defence in the courtroom
Latest around BT and its ecosystem as the Group goes to court to defend against overcharging class action; Deutsche Telekom goes strategic with latest BT board rep; and BT lays out a spectrum policy wish list; and more…
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PeoplewatchDeutsche Telekom goes strategic with new BT board rep
DT Chief Operating Officer Raphael Kübler to join BT boardroom to oversee stake and keep an eye on transformation agenda.
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Analyst BriefingDeutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: is DT rethinking its now mega-branding?
Despite new-found status as top-ten global brand, Group is also making visual identity changes behind the scenes that underline question of whether ‘Deutsche Telekom’ name chimes with global, ‘digital’ ambitions. 20+ more stories…
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Analyst BriefingBTwatch Weekly: Jansen tenure closes out with network wins, pricing changes
Latest around BT and its ecosystem, with new CEO Allison Kirkby in the wings and Starlink in constellation test-mode, plus: quantum radio ambitions; CWU scrutinising BT Fleet TUPE obligations; Better Workplace in final phase; and more…
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PremiumBT Peoplewatch: 2024 brings fresh faces as Kirkby era draws near
January 2024 update: new year sees a handful of newcomers across BT Group, EE and Openreach, while familiar faces opt for new beginnings elsewhere… Learn more…
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Financial & PerformanceBT’s Jansen bows out, buoyant as ever: hints of recovery, decimated valuation
H1 FY23–24: CEO Philip Jansen’s final earnings call brings a workmanlike set of results with some bright spots to give reason enough to gloat, but slow progress on B2B turnaround and dragging fibre build indicate scale of challenge for successor Allison Kirkby.
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Products & ServicesEE in-home connectivity backed by ‘evolved’ Qualcomm deal
BT taps Qualcomm relationship to trail Wi-Fi 7 services for EE customers.
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Strategy & ChangeBT quashes talk of Openreach split
Connected Britain 2023: Howard Watson and Clive Selley say structural separation is not on the agenda; BT focused squarely on driving full-fibre deployment.
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Strategy & ChangeBT’s CEO-elect unafraid of ‘new bets’ but warns against gambles beyond core strengths
DTW23 - Ignite: Telia CEO Allison Kirkby offered cautious optimism for the telco industry, urging operators to place new bets but only if connectivity is the core focus.
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PremiumBT people moves: new digital business MD selected
Harry Singh named MD of Digital Business at BT Business.
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PeoplewatchDeep dive: Kirkby’s BT reign set to bring new partners, new purpose, and “stupid questions”
As the dust settles on news of Allison Kirkby’s appointment as Philip Jansen’s replacement, TelcoTitans examines the mindset and values of the incoming CEO. The Telia CEO brings with her close links to private equity, a fearless approach to unpopular opinions, and an innovative perspective on the future of infrastructure.
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Strategy & ChangeHöttges gives BT a year, but ‘all ideas’ on the table
Deutsche Telekom Chief Executive Timotheus Höttges sets expectations for incoming BT CEO Allison Kirkby as rumours circulate about the future of Deutsche Telekom’s BT stake.
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PeoplewatchAllison Kirkby named CEO as BT looks beyond “obvious candidates”
BT heeds Allison Kirkby’s advice to opt against “obvious candidates” as Telia CEO prepares to succeed Philip Jansen within the next six months.
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M&ABT rumours resurface in UK press
German incumbent said to be interested in spearheading takeover bid of British counterpart and take it private.
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PremiumBT people moves: rebellion fails to depose Kirkby
Potential Jansen replacement and BT Non‑Executive Director Allison Kirkby survives ISS-led rebellion against reappointment.