BT People Moves – Page 8

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    People

    Fairhead added to BT Chair candidate list — report

    2021-06-01T11:33:00Z

    Former International Trade Minister and HSBC Chair Rona Fairhead has emerged as a contender to replace the outgoing Jan du Plessis. Shortlist-creation reportedly still in its early stages.

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    BT people moves: new Director of Healthcare to lead NHS drive

    2021-05-25T08:39:00Z

    Sultan Mahmud brought in to lead on NHS partnership and estate digitalisation, drawing on experience as innovation guru in NHS Trusts. Strategy & Transformation team appointments at Consumer. Ex-Vodafone exec appointed Group Treasury Director.

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    Interview

    Openreach Tech team powers UK fibre build

    2021-05-17T10:41:00Z

    CTIO Colin Lees shares impact of tech overhaul on network build. More effort on provisioning and repair in three-year transformation project. Openreach owns IT and Network strategy decisions; BT Digital and BT Networks are key suppliers. Three-supplier strategy for FTTP advances with Adtran, Huawei and Nokia.

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    Inglis out as BT continues Board refresh

    2021-05-11T13:08:00Z

    Another Board change as Mike Inglis, six-year Non-Executive Director, readies for his departure later this year. Sara Weller to (partly) fill his shoes on committees.

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    People

    Ex-BT CTIO Karonis takes Capgemini, DTCP roles

    2021-04-30T09:38:00Z

    Telco veteran Fotis Karonis joins Capgemini as 5G & Edge EVP, making the most of past operator ties. Deutsche Telekom venturing vehicle DTCP also adds his name to Senior Advisory Council.

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    BT people moves: strategic appointments in health and banking

    2021-04-26T13:08:00Z

    BT continues its effort to grow into the healthcare industry with accounts leaders named at Enterprise. Unilever CISO joins Group as cybersecurity VP. BT Global’s Rycx targets Simplify programme expansion for MNCs. Board changes at soon-to-be subsumed OnePhone.

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    Content & TV

    Ex-BT chief Patterson tipped for Super League top-spot

    2021-04-20T12:06:00Z

    Former BT CEO Patterson said to be among those considered for controversial European Super League stewardship. Former employer BT stands against the breakaway league proposals.

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    People

    Openreach’s Milligan on importance of rural fibre

    2021-04-20T11:18:00Z

    Openreach executive sees fibre deployment as key to reversing rural to urban migration. Building broadband is not enough: more education is required to ensure higher take-up. Need to ‘join the dots’ to ensure infrastructure and economic programmes are properly implemented.

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    BT people moves: Karonis replacement named at Enterprise

    2021-04-07T15:31:00Z

    Following the launch of BT Digital and BT Networks, Dave Matthews was appointed BT Enterprise CTIO to fill Karonis’ shoes. BT Non-Executive Director Cheshire takes a Chairman role at Spire Healthcare. BT Global SVP Roger Woodend departs for AWS.

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    Strategy & Change

    Networks joins Digital division to replace BT Technology

    2021-04-01T16:08:00Z

    BT Technology was shuttered and replaced by two new divisions: BT Digital and BT Networks. Harmeen Mehta and Howard Watson at the respective helms as BT seeks transformation and modernisation. Fotis Karonis replacement named at BT Enterprise.

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    People

    Cheshire puts hat in the ring for BT chair job

    2021-03-29T11:03:00Z

    Current BT non-exec seeking to buck the trend and encourage Group to look internally for du Plessis replacement. Cheshire brings considerable experience and strong political links, but may lack the skills needed for future battles.

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    People

    BT Regulatory Affairs lead Cathryn Ross sets sail

    2021-03-25T11:30:00Z

    Regulatory Affairs Director and Executive Committee member Ross’s departure announced a week after Ofcom market review job-done. Set to take newly-created Strategy & Regulatory Affairs role at Thames Water.

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    People

    BT denies right royal dust-up at the top

    2021-03-08T14:03:00Z

    Group moved to issue a denial of Jansen ultimatum as speculation swirls on du Plessis’ surprise departure decision. Two camps emerging, with some discontent at Jansen power moves, but CEO’s position appears safe for now. Beyond rumours and gossip, BT board looks starved of experience needed for Group transformation ...

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    Network & Infrastructure

    DT lends experience as Openreach preps for all-IP surge

    2021-03-08T11:07:00Z

    Openreach drawing on minority owner’s learnings as it corrals the UK’s CPs towards digital voice services. Migration closely linked to fibre rollout, but timing may be dependent on CP retail plans as market joins BT in favouring IP voice services.

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    People

    BT’s HR chief admits bumps in Better Workplace plan

    2021-03-04T10:08:00Z

    Pandemic holds up plan to concertina down to 30 regional hubs, although some movement is expected in 2021. HR Director recognises the need to maintain hybrid working practices even after the pandemic has subsided.

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    BT people moves: Chairman du Plessis steps down from post

    2021-03-02T09:58:00Z

    Jan du Plessis relinquishes chairmanship after four years, Ian Cheshire emerges as potential successor. Former Chairman Michael Rake also seeks a change after stepping down from his Huawei UK posting. Sherman understudy Johanna Lim leaves for Amazon.

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    People

    Enterprise CTIO Karonis to exit BT

    2021-02-23T08:48:00Z

    Former EE technology boss signs off after decade-long stint spanning mobile operator’s 2016 integration into BT. Exit adds to list of executive changes at Enterprise and within BT’s broader tech and innovation functions.

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    BT people moves: Groth joins Data & AI team

    2021-02-16T13:36:00Z

    BT continues Digital refresh: Group Data & AI Solutions unit further fills out with Groth joining to lead partnerships. Weston picks up Transformation Performance remit at Global. Chet Patel takes Americas MD spot at Global, with Vanderick holding fort as MD, Commercial. James Lilley to drive all-IP for Openreach ...

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    People

    BT’s Jansen set to add Sharp Shuter to evolving dream team

    2021-01-25T12:31:00Z

    BT Enterprise successor Rob Shuter to land at the start of February. Shuter and Chief Digital & Innovation Officer Harmeen Mehta fill out Jansen’s A-Team, leading “furious” pursuit of transformation goals. New hires complement other Group rising stars, adding gusto to the Jansen manifesto.

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    Strategy & Change

    BT turns to disruptive AI veteran in pursuit of Ambition 2030

    2021-01-13T15:11:00Z

    Airtel CIO Harmeen Mehta bringing even greater AI advocacy and a ‘big tech’ frame of mind to BT’s new Digital division. Philip Jansen looking at bigger picture beyond fibre rollout as he sees Group’s future in delivering a UK platform for software-defined services.