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People
Latest Vodafone people moves: Spanish shuffle underway as Chairman steps away
Vodafone Spain President António Coimbra will not renew his mandate, and will be replaced by the operator’s CEO, Mário Vaz.
M&A
MPs warn of “terrible consequences” of Vodafone–Three “cartel” as security put in merger spotlight
MP disquiet on prospect of Chinese part-ownership of UK’s largest mobile network appears closely tied to union Unite’s ‘dossier’ outlining national security threat, as shadow of Huawei ban looms large.
Events
Exclusive Steffen Roehn interview and DTW23 – Ignite preview: The view from TM Forum’s transformative top
Ahead of the telecoms industry’s digital transformation gathering in Copenhagen, TM Forum chair and visionary Steffen Roehn shares key perspectives on partnering hyperscalers (and leveraging B2B in Europe), Asia-the-innovator, un-learning the past, ‘greenfield in the mind’, software-or-extinction, the Forum’s own reset and new CEO Playbook and much more…
M&A
CVC sets sights on infrastructure with DIF buyout
Private equity-focused CVC prepares to acquire 100% of infrastructure investor DIF Capital Partners.
Premium
TPG MVNO push gathers steam with IMZI launch
A subsidiary of long‑term enabler partner Isoton is delivering a cheap and quick path for brands to get up and running as MVNOs.
Public Affairs
Vi embroiled in Indian security controversy
Indian operator just one buyer of surveillance tech alleged to be a vehicle for the Indian government to “snoop” on its citizens.
People
Vodafone people moves: Safaricom calls in reinforcements after Chair exit
Michael Joseph leaves Safaricom’s Board in Kenya, with Dr John Mosonik and Murielle Lorilloux joining as Non‑Executive Directors.
Premium
Elsewhere in Associates and JVs: TPG and partners showcase future of metaverse
TPG and partners showcase future of metaverse.
Strategy & Change
TPG to cull brands as integration gives way to simplification
CEO Iñaki Berroeta announces multi-year simplification programme that aims to establish a “leaner, nimbler” TPG Telecom.
Network & Infrastructure
Infra sale talks continue as TPG looks to get lean
Australian operator aiming to become more consumer-focussed and mobile-oriented, with talks ongoing with Vocus over non-mobile infra assets sale.
Suppliers & SCM
Germany seeks high-risk compromise as operators maintain reliance on Huawei
Vodafone and its peers may get time to wean themselves from Huawei dependency as Germany looks set to water down high-risk restrictions.