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DT’s former tech chief Mudesir to replace Joe Russo at Verizon, report says

Verizon CEO Dan Schulman reportedly sent a memo to employees confirming the move. Mudesir is clearly not making himself popular at DT, with suggestions that an attempt could be made to enforce a non‑competition clause…

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Telefónica expands Venezuela CEO’s remit ahead of planned exit

Operating business hands President responsibilities to CEO Antonio Valente Izzi, as José Luis Rodriguez Zarco steps down and returns to Spain. Change comes as the Group plans to exit Venezuela — one of two remaining markets to go as part of wider Hispam sell-off…

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Liberty names Ziggo Group leadership ahead of Benelux spin-off

Stephen van Rooyen will step up to lead Ziggo Group after 18 months earning the respect of Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries through leadership of an in-progress VodafoneZiggo turnaround. Sunrise spin-off expertise also secured through new CFO Jany Fruytier.