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BT CEO ‘ignores the noise’ as pressure builds after tepid Q3

Joe Purnell2026-02-16T15:20:00

Source: BT

Q3 FY25–26: Allison Kirkby dismisses detractors as Q3 earnings underwhelm and reports hint at growing boardroom agitation. “I just keep my head down”, says indomitable CEO.

This article includes:

Themes: Boardroom pressure; Earnings decline; Investor sentiment; Leadership strategy; Market competition; Turnaround plan.
Events: BT Group Q3 FY25–26 earnings.
People: Allison Kirkby; Philip Jansen; Sunil Bharti Mittal.
Geographic: United Kingdom.
Organisations: Bharti Enterprises; BT Group; Financial Times; Openreach.

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