People Moves, Insight & Analysis

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Vodafone Peoplewatch: strengthening the political and regulatory bench

October 2026 update, including a series of political affairs appointments in Brussels and London, a structural reset for Vodacom’s Foundation initiatives, and new leadership for Vodafone’s commercial eSIM, AI, and digital security propositions.

Orange CEO still confident on SFR timeline despite workforce discontent

Orange CEO still confident on SFR timeline despite workforce discontent

SFR unions are challenging the takeover process and warning over thousands of potential job losses, but Orange is sticking to its plan. Q3’s record customer additions and stronger guidance give Christel Heydemann reasons for optimism elsewhere.

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Deutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: Verizon takes another dip into DT talent pool for new digital chief

October 2026 update: DT’s former Digital and AI supremo Jonathan Abrahamson resurfaces at T-Mobile US rival, a few weeks after exit from DT. Elsewhere, GlasfaserPlus moves back to a dual-MD format by upping the seniority of CTO Thomas Müller; and T-Mobile US, Verizon, and AT&T appoint an interim boss for their fledgling satellite platform joint venture.