All Jean‑François van Boxmeer articles
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PeopleVodafone chair’s board fix isn’t finished yet
van Boxmeer says “several” more changes likely at Vodafone’s top table, amid ongoing scrutiny into Group strategy.
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Financial & Performance
Vodafone under pressure from activist investor to boost shareholder returns
Bloomberg reports Cevian Capital has built up stake in Vodafone. Unnamed sources say Swedish investment firm putting pressure on Read and management team to move more aggressively on M&A. Accuses Vodafone board of lacking experience and strategic know-how in telecoms. Vodafone share price gets bounce after news breaks of ...
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People
Former EE chief Swantee joins Vodafone Board
Olaf Swantee will join the Group’s Board of Directors in July, pending approval. The former EE and Sunrise CEO has also spent time at Orange, Telia, and T-Mobile US.
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People
Vodafone facing brewing storm over van Boxmeer appointment?
Controversy over the use of ‘beer promo girls’ continues to hang over Jean-François van Boxmeer, who is on the verge of taking up the reins as Group Chairman. Vodafone says it is satisfied as to its new Chairman’s integrity.
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People
Can new Chairman bring back Vodafone’s bottle?
Coming straight from a 15-year CEO tenure, new Chairman does not look likely to be a back seat driver. Lack of a telco legacy appears significant, with Vodafone seeking to diversify products and more closely connect with individual customers. Growth-oriented M&A record suggests brief is not to dismantle Group. ...
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People
Vodafone Group appoints Chairman replacement: Group people movements, June 2020
Kleisterlee to be replaced by new Chairman van Boxmeer. Pack shuffled at Vodafone Business.
