More on EMEA Telco Leaders – Page 69
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PeopleAllison Kirkby named CEO as BT looks beyond “obvious candidates”
BT heeds Allison Kirkby’s advice to opt against “obvious candidates” as Telia CEO prepares to succeed Philip Jansen within the next six months.
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OperationsVodafone brings partners onboard to smite supply chain emissions
SCM exec Veronica Mercer details Scope 3 Momentum Strategy as Vodafone’s supply chain emissions continue to creep up.
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PeopleTesco Mobile installs new CEO
Retail giant’s Managing Director of Large Stores shifts across to lead long-running JV with Virgin Media O2.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDeutsche Telekom spreads AI wings with ‘global’ alliance
Group signs MoU with e&, Singtel, and SK Telekom to form Global Telco AI Alliance.
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Financial & PerformanceQ2 FY23: Telefónica to navigate via ‘GPS’ in next strategic cycle
Growth, profitability, and sustainability are key focus areas as Group preps vision for cash flow growth in the period to FY26. Learn more about the upcoming strategy update being concocted with McKinsay that was outlined with the Q2 results…
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Network & InfrastructureThe Backfill: Brookfield, Digital Realty bring new face into Indian DC venture
Reliance Industries brought in as equal partner in Indian data centre JV. Also UK fibre challengers and neutral host extending footprints; data centre and TowerCo M&A; satellite updates…
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone adds Spain to AWS-powered edge compute line-up
Andalusian businesses able to access Wavelength-powered MEC services after latest OpCo launch. Builds on other pathfinder deployments, extends local platform and XR ambitions…
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Strategy & ChangeOrange CEO downplays Ethiopia ambitions
Heydemann currently sees little opportunity for value creation in Ethiopia under current conditions. Read more about Orange’s MEA powerhouse strategy and Q2 performance, incl. Orange Money…
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Q2 FY23 Guidance: operator bets on maintaining momentum
Group updates guidance on back of strong cross-market growth.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Q2 FY23 Headlines: Group holds steady
Group maintains solid growth across its operating businesses.
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M&AVan Boxmeer eyes full ownership in UK merger
Vodafone Chairman suggests operator could buy out CK Hutchison’s stake in the merger between its UK OpCo and Three UK.
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Financial & PerformanceQ1 FY23–24: BT boasts revenue boost as price hikes pay off
Revenue up across every division, EBITDA follows suit in all but Business.
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Network & InfrastructureO2 Germany CEO cools concerns about Huawei ban
A ruling to immediately replace Chinese equipment is not likely, according to Markus Haas, Chief Executive of O2 Germany. With solid Q2 FY23 results, operator nudges up full-year outlook.
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Financial & PerformanceQ1 FY23–24: pay-TV the hot topic as Vodafone Germany reengineering progress made
Della Valle on potential €800m pay‑TV losses: “we are talking about 80% to 90% margin”.
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Strategy & ChangeOrange seeks recipe for success in France after Spanish turnaround
New Orange France CEO cooking up a strong plan for la rentrée. Christel Heydemann remains confident of Spanish merger success.
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M&ALiberty confirms Cornerstone stake up for grabs
Liberty Global says it is exploring sale of Cornerstone holding after months of media speculation.
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Network & InfrastructureBT explores charging options in ‘EV revolution’
Pilot confirmed after early hints, with public partnership and private investment among the funding options.
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Partnerships & AlliancesT-Systems extends foray into quantum realm
Deutsche Telekom’s enterprise arm signs MoU with IQM Quantum Computers to offer access to cloud quantum computing services and training, with a Europe-based focus. Deal builds upon similar tie-up with IBM earlier this year, expanding its quantum services to a “multi-cloud quantum landscape”.
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Financial & PerformanceQ1 FY23–24: Vodafone Spain rolls back retail presence as review continues
Della Valle confirms that 15% of OpCo’s retail stores have been closed as Vodafone gradually shifts distribution to “more digital channels”.
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Financial & PerformanceQ1 FY23–24: Vodafone’s turnaround trudges on as Della Valle heralds ‘first steps’
CEO Margherita Della Valle claims early efforts are starting to bear fruit as the Group posts revenue growth.