Latest People Moves & Insight – Page 26
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People
BT pilots cyber-training to bridge skills gap
CAPSLOCK partnership aims to address cybersecurity skills shortage to fill “more technical roles” within BT. One part of the Group’s broader up-skilling endeavours.
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Telefónica people moves: VM O2 signings target cultural transformation
VM O2 gives Culture Transformation titles to Brian Høi and Julie Sofie Thomsen, while Digital domain gets new People Director. Group-wide IT and networks procurement swaps. Integrated Telefónica Tech UK&I cements healthcare focus with new account director. Vivo names IT directors for Operations and Cloud & Infrastructure leadership. Data ...
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Elsewhere in BT Group: BT in VM O2’s sights
VM O2 issues veiled threat to BT incumbency; legal proceedings continue in alleged overcharging case.
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Vivo stalwarts exit in board reshuffle
Telefónica’s Brazilian operator proposes changes to its Board of Directors, with Group shareholders BBVA and CaixaBank represented via newcomers Gual and Moreno. Former CEO Valente to leave, along with ex-Group COO Linares, and others. Political figures also on the way out.
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BT names drone chief to fuel unmanned aviation
Dave Pankhurst appointed Drones Director at BT Digital’s newly-formed Incubation unit. Drones highlighted as one of four key verticals for the startup creation and acceleration division.
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Deutsche Telekom people moves: cloud changes at T-Systems
T-Systems’ Cloud Services department makes changes across accounts, with movements in Automotive and Public Transport verticals. Krämer replaces Fleutiaux in senior T-Sys spot. Google Cloud partnership gets new frontman in Queck. TMUS integrates rideshare acquisition Octopus Interactive. Wide-reaching leadership team rework at TMUS heightens focus on enterprise and targets ...
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T-Systems appoints new healthcare lead
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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People
T-Mobile poaches new CTIO from Vodafone
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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People
Telefónica-Allianz fibre JV adds to management team
Unsere Grüne Glasfaser names Jörn Schoof Chief Commercial Officer, set to utilise experience in regional fibre builds. UGG leadership team now filled out.
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Content & TV
Movistar Plus+ lays out international content distribution strategy
Movistar Plus+ Internacional division established to drive original, Spanish-language productions in overseas markets. Buendía Estudios and Sony executive Valenzuela installed to lead the unit. Content partnerships prioritised, with distribution brought closer in-house.
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DT, IFM appoint chief exec for fibre JV
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
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.
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Vodafone Spain names new Digital Director
Esther Colmenarejo replaces Bosco Aranguren, who leaves to head DAZN’s Spanish operations. Appointment continues management revamp at challenged Spanish unit.
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People
Höttges steps down from Henkel board
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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Telefónica alumnus tapped for state’s expanded Indra interest
Communications director Sergio Sánchez reportedly added to board at former Telefónica investment Indra Sistemas. News follows a 10% increase in the Spanish government’s shareholding in the company and adds to apparent power struggle in the boardroom.
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Venturing & Investments
Revealed: DT’s fibre linkup with ex-Deutsche Glasfaser bosses
Group investment arm DTCP takes large minority stake in startup Fiber Experts Deutschland. Venture sees DT link up with former Deutsche Glasfaser execs Uwe Nickl and Dr. Stephan Zimmermann. Ex-DT executive Wolfgang Kniese involved in venture’s management.
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DT’s former R&D head joins Riddle & Code
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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Telefónica Deutschland extends Haas deal
Markus Haas will remain as CEO until the end of 2025, stretching his stay at the company to 24 years across various roles. Telefónica Deutschland cites Haas’ successful execution of “ambitious plans” as key reason behind extension.
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Vodafone people moves: eyes on public sector in enterprise swaps
New enterprise segment leads in Italy, Spain, the UK, and others, with public sector account growth among the primary targets. Scott Petty adds Vodafone weight to TM Forum initiative. Governance and regulatory spots filled across the operator’s footprint. Group loses quintet of IoT developers to rival BT as health-tech ...
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BT people moves: BT Federal fills out
Mike Barthlow appointed CEO at BT’s US public sector division, with senior reports changed in parallel. BT’s healthcare focus tightened with a new HealthTech Incubator under Harmeen Mehta’s Digital domain and strategic health programme lead named at Enterprise. Openreach Service Delivery changes as Olly Kunc ships out.