People Moves, Insight & Analysis

The go-to online hub for all the latest telco and digital infra people moves, news and leadership analysis, as well as exclusive executive interviews and profiles.

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Orange’s AI chief Steve Jarrett makes switch to Anthropic

Jarret joins US AI giant amid its wider push into Europe, leaving behind a legacy at Orange for successor Usman Javaid to run with.

Orange’s Javaid takes over as Group AI supremo

Orange’s Javaid takes over as Group AI supremo

Steve Jarrett is vacating the Chief AI Officer role, although it’s not clear why, with Usman Javaid to fill the spot.

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France Peoplewatch: MásOrange CEO brought into ExCo fold; Utiq selects new chief

Latest senior and strategic people moves in the French telecoms and digital infra sectors, including a new CEO at telco adtech venture Utiq, MásOrange chief Meinrad Spenger joining the Orange Group Executive Committee, and Iliad CEO Thomas Reynaud retaining a seat on the Tele2 board.