All People articles – Page 16

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    Höttges achieves longest CEO reign at DT

    2021-03-10T12:50:00Z

    After seven years (and a few days), Tim Höttges outlasts predecessors. He is also the highest paid telco CEO in Europe. Sprint merger bonus puts his FY20 takings close to €7m.

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    O2 looks to Mexico for access network leadership

    2021-03-09T16:52:00Z

    Telefónica Mexico CTIO has replaced O2’s exiting Brendan O’Reilly on CTIL board and is taking a broader network leadership role in the UK. Successfully piloting Movistar Mexico’s customer migration to the AT&T access network means incoming Calvo may be able to offer valuable support as Virgin Media/O2 tie-up draws ...

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    BT denies right royal dust-up at the top

    2021-03-08T14:03:00Z

    Group moved to issue a denial of Jansen ultimatum as speculation swirls on du Plessis’ surprise departure decision. Two camps emerging, with some discontent at Jansen power moves, but CEO’s position appears safe for now. Beyond rumours and gossip, BT board looks starved of experience needed for Group transformation ...

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    Telekom Deutschland’s Gopalan reshuffles top team

    2021-03-08T13:58:00Z

    Reorganisation targets greater synergies between Europe and Germany segments. Telekom Deutschland CEO Gopalan brings trusted lieutenant Almeida to Germany, to push key strategies. Abrahamson to lead newly-combined Product Management & Digitalisation unit. Hagspihl returns to Höttges’ side with Strategic Projects mandate.

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    Teoh junior faces TPG ire after assault conviction

    2021-03-05T16:41:00Z

    TPG Telecom said to be mulling disciplinary options after son of Chairman David Teoh is fined for assaulting Uber driver. Shane Teoh’s position as Non-Executive Director apparently safe.

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    BT’s HR chief admits bumps in Better Workplace plan

    2021-03-04T10:08:00Z

    Pandemic holds up plan to concertina down to 30 regional hubs, although some movement is expected in 2021. HR Director recognises the need to maintain hybrid working practices even after the pandemic has subsided.

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    DT’s tech and M&A chiefs earn contract extensions

    2021-03-01T13:54:00Z

    Thorsten Langheim (USA & Group Development) and Claudia Nemat (Technology & Innovation) both pick up new five-year deals. CEO Höttges underlines stability and momentum for the Group.

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    Telefónica moves: Oslé named Spain CEO; Almazor heads up Cloud

    2021-02-26T09:32:00Z

    Newly-formed Unsere Grüne Glasfaser FTTH joint venture names a handful of team members ahead of anticipated approval. Movistar CEO rotates to lead Telefónica Tech’s Cloud unit, while Sergio Oslé takes the Spain spot. New strategic planning lead at Group-level.

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    Enterprise CTIO Karonis to exit BT

    2021-02-23T08:48:00Z

    Former EE technology boss signs off after decade-long stint spanning mobile operator’s 2016 integration into BT. Exit adds to list of executive changes at Enterprise and within BT’s broader tech and innovation functions.

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    Colao appointed digital minister in Italy’s new government

    2021-02-15T14:55:00Z

    The former Vodafone CEO is set to play a key role in Italy’s digital transformation over the coming two years.

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    Deutsche Telekom IT lets employees choose their own managers

    2021-02-15T11:34:00Z

    Group’s agile working frontrunner Deutsche Telekom IT to act as internal prototype for a new method of filling management positions.

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    How a choice of shoelaces helped change Deutsche Telekom’s fortunes

    2021-02-12T14:42:00Z

    Former Deutsche Telekom chief René Obermann recalls how John Legere’s unusual footwear played its part in his appointment as T-Mobile US CEO. Convinced he had the right man, Obermann avoided exposing Legere too early to conservative types at head office in case it scared him off.

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    Former EE chief Swantee joins Vodafone Board

    2021-02-11T13:48:00Z

    Olaf Swantee will join the Group’s Board of Directors in July, pending approval. The former EE and Sunrise CEO has also spent time at Orange, Telia, and T-Mobile US.

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    Vantage Towers taps Ericsson sales guy for Germany push

    2021-02-10T14:00:00Z

    Peter Zehetner joins Vodafone’s TowerCo spinout as Managing Director in Germany. Formerly Ericsson’s Commercial Director in western Europe, Zehetner brings years of sales experience to the Vantage team. Winning business from Drillisch, Germany’s would-be fourth MNO, high on the things-to-do-list.

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    Deutsche Telekom movers: T-Systems NL CFO exits

    2021-02-03T08:59:00Z

    Departures include T-Systems Netherlands CFO and Group TV platform development lead. Deutsche Telekom bolsters EU policy efforts. Former Telekom Deutschland boss joins board of telco IT player LotusFlare.

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    Osborne to become Vodafone’s deal-making wingman

    2021-02-02T09:58:00Z

    Ex-UK Chancellor likely to be involved in future Group acquisitions after agreeing to join M&A chaperone Robey Warshaw.

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    Serrahima on the up as Telefónica targets multi brand

    2021-01-29T09:13:00Z

    As Telefónica aims to make customer experience a key differentiator in its domestic market, Pedro Serrahima, the executive behind O2’s Spanish launch takes charge of the drive. Marisa Urquía also promoted to oversee transformation projects as Executive Chairman Gayo slims down the executive committee.

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    BT’s Jansen set to add Sharp Shuter to evolving dream team

    2021-01-25T12:31:00Z

    BT Enterprise successor Rob Shuter to land at the start of February. Shuter and Chief Digital & Innovation Officer Harmeen Mehta fill out Jansen’s A-Team, leading “furious” pursuit of transformation goals. New hires complement other Group rising stars, adding gusto to the Jansen manifesto.

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    CTO O’Reilly exits O2

    2021-01-19T12:25:00Z

    Brendan O’Reilly appointed Global CTO at infrastructure provider BAI Communications, leaving a gap at the top of O2 UK ahead of its impending Virgin Media merger. BAI hoping to tap O’Reilly’s 5G and network sharing expertise.

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    Vantage Towers CEO says he’s no Vodafone lackey

    2021-01-18T14:06:00Z

    Vivek Badrinath emphasises operational and strategic independence from Vodafone. CEO claims Europe is 20 years behind the USA in commercialisation of towers. Newspaper interview used to defend upcoming listing on Frankfurt Stock Exchange.