Deutsche Telekom People Moves – Page 3

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    T-Mobile stakeholder SoftBank International swaps CEO

    2022-06-22T14:40:00Z

    Alex Clavel to replace Michel Combes after short five-month tenure.

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    Telekom’s broadband partnering guru exits

    2022-05-11T10:08:00Z

    Dido Blankenburg, who has piloted Telekom Deutschland’s fibre agreements for the past four years, says his work is done. Broadband Cooperation unit to be dissolved. Telekom CEO Gopalan calls Blankenburg a “valuable sparring partner” on recently refreshed strategy.

  • DT renews Al-Saleh contract
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    “Stability and continuity” key as Al-Saleh extends T-Systems stay

    2022-04-11T14:48:00Z

    Chief Executive agrees to continue leading the business until at least 2027. Will guide T-Systems through “the next phase” following four-year transitional period.

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    GlasfaserPlus taps DT links to boost leadership team

    2022-04-07T14:14:00Z

    Fibre building joint venture brings in additional DT experience with two new hires. Voss named CTO; BuyIn’s Kleebaum brought onboard for Wholesale.

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    DT poaches Vodafone B2B marketing lead

    2022-04-07T13:16:00Z

    Elvira González Sevilla takes B2B reins at Deutsche Telekom Europe, replacing Ralf Nejedl. Former Vodafone Business Head of Marketing “completes” Dominique Leroy’s management team in key growth area.

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    T-Systems appoints new healthcare lead

    2022-03-10T13:37:00Z

    Gottfried Ludewig, German Ministry of Health alumnus, appointed to lead T-Systems Health Industry. Tasked with driving growth in one of T-Systems’ four primary verticals.

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    T-Mobile poaches new CTIO from Vodafone

    2022-03-09T16:50:00Z

    Vodafone’s Networks lead Thibaud Rérolle to join T-Mobile Netherlands in the summer. Replaces outgoing Kim Larsen at TMNL as it prepares for an ownership change.

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    DT, IFM appoint chief exec for fibre JV

    2022-03-08T08:55:00Z

    Former Etisalat and Telefónica marketing executive appointed to lead DT’s full-fibre side hustle. Appointment made formal after spell working on setup of JV behind scenes.

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    T-Mobile tech boss Larsen departs

    2022-03-07T11:10:00Z

    Dr. Kim Kyllesbech Larsen, a high-profile tech figure within Deutsche Telekom, exits Dutch NatCo on gardening leave. Move comes with T-Mobile’s private equity takeover nearing imminent completion.

  • Höttges steps down from Henkel board
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    Höttges steps down from Henkel board

    2022-03-02T09:19:00Z

    DT CEO gives up another Supervisory Board seat following Bayern Munich exit. Höttges said to have announced Henkel decision internally back in September 2021.

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    DT’s former R&D head joins Riddle & Code

    2022-02-23T09:04:00Z

    Blockchain expert John Calian takes up co-CEO role. The Austrian blockchain company worked with T-Labs on the Xride programme.

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    Ex-Telekom Deutschland CEO takes chair at altnet

    2022-02-07T16:38:00Z

    Niek Jan van Damme appointed Chairman at NGN Fiber Network to support expansion ambitions under Eurofiber partnership. van Damme the second ex-Deutsche Telekom name to join the altnet this year.

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    DT moves AI beyond the lab with new lead

    2022-01-11T15:46:00Z

    DT’s new head of AI, Jan Hofmann, signals broadening approach. Predecessor Claudia Pohlink takes on new role at Deutsche Bahn. Emphasis increasingly placed on AI-infused voice technology as a business enabler. Nemat giving thought to AI implications for society and suggests there should be a ‘Hippocratic Oath’ for AI ...

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    Appel pick for new chair creates controversy

    2021-12-21T14:33:00Z

    Appel’s dual role at Deutsche Post and DT criticised as sending the “wrong signal”. Both Groups take steps to counter violation of German Corporate Governance Code.

  • Claure to add entrepreneurial energy to DT board
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    Claure to add entrepreneurial energy to DT board

    2021-12-17T12:40:00Z

    DT management wants Bolivian–American entrepreneur to have SoftBank’s seat on Supervisory Board. Claure sees potential in “undervalued” DT and is bullish about partnership. DT offers route to European market for SoftBank portfolio companies. But the appointment has some drama as a long-running compensation dispute reportedly threatens Claure’s relationship with ...

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    Deutsche Post’s Frank Appel linked with DT chair

    2021-12-06T14:56:00Z

    Deutsche Telekom’s long-running search for its next chairman looks set to come to a close before the end of the year, with Deutsche Post CEO Frank Appel rumoured to be leading the pack. DT CEO Tim Höttges reportedly to be given mandate extension.

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    1NCE recruits Rook to lead expansion plans

    2021-12-01T12:02:00Z

    Former T-Mobile and Vodafone IoT lead Ivo Rook takes Chief Operating Officer title at Deutsche Telekom investment 1NCE. IoT platform provider and DT strategic partner 1NCE targets “global” expansion, leveraging Rook’s broad industry experience.

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    Europe B2B head exits as DT targets change

    2021-11-30T14:23:00Z

    Dominique Leroy’s DT Europe continues to build out its enterprise-focused activities as SVP, B2B Ralf Nejedl announces his departure.

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    DT–Orange procurement alliance BuyIn names new device boss

    2021-10-11T14:09:00Z

    Sharaf steps up to lead Devices & Platforms, taking the reins from Kohler.

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    DT refreshes management at budget brand congstar

    2021-09-21T13:47:00Z

    Telekom Deutschland announces new management board for congstar brand, with Kiehl and Opdemom swapped for new MD duo. Ghasemi and Orbach step up, bringing with them a shift in structure.