All People articles
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PeoplewatchTelefónica Peoplewatch: Virgin Media O2 preps ground for three-way brand reboot
November 2026 update: A roundup of high-level moves at recalibrating Spanish giant, including further appointments at challenged UK joint venture Virgin Media O2 as it embarks on a more deeply segmented consumer strategy, based on its three key brand platforms.
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PeoplewatchVodafone 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.
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Finance & StrategyOrange 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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PeoplewatchDeutsche 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.
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OperationsTech Mahindra completes large-scale takeover of Orange B2B teams
Indian services giant indicates major new outsourcing and tech development relationship with Orange Business is now up and running, boosting top line and headcount.
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EventwatchFrance’s Scaleway bulks up to meet demand for sovereign AI
Iliad is scaling up its European AI ambitions through Scaleway, adding cloud and GPU capacity as demand for sovereign infrastructure grows. New enterprise wins suggest the investment is also starting to strengthen the Group’s B2B proposition.
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PeoplewatchOrange Peoplewatch: Group crowns cloud platform lead
October 2026 edition: 25+ senior and strategic leadership changes at Orange, including Adrienne Jan taking the top spot at new Unified Cloud Platform, a B2B leadership revamp at Orange Belgium, and a new enterprise chief in Poland…
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Finance & StrategyTelia trims headcount as Europe leans on efficiency
Telia becomes the latest European telco to announce a round of job cuts, joining a trend of operators reshape workforces, decentralise decision-making, and seek higher returns from maturing fibre and 5G investments.
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Public AffairsTelco CEOs press Brussels for certainty as EU works through regulatory changes
Executive Briefing: The debate over Europe’s telecom future intensified in Brussels as executives from United Group, TIM, and MEO challenged policymakers on spectrum rights, merger approvals, cybersecurity mandates, and the continent’s pace of innovation.
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PeoplewatchBT Peoplewatch: ExCo shake-up signals strategic shift
October 2026 edition, including a deep strategic rewiring at the highest level, with legal, corporate affairs, and strategy chief changes. Elsewhere, networks R&D handover, network API monetisation, and preparing the ground for the next phase of BT International.
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PeoplewatchBT networks R&D chief passes the baton
Chris Bramley set to take the reins of network and research strategy at BT, as Gabriela Styf Sjöman steps down.
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NetworkUK fibreco Hyperoptic rejects wholesale as retail focus starts to pay
Altnet’s latest accounts reveal an altnet balancing rising debt and ongoing cash burn against improving profitability and penetration, while CEO Dana Tobak outlines an increasingly selective approach to expansion, wholesaling and consolidation.
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PeoplewatchTelefónica Peoplewatch: Spain/centre rebooted; Virgin Media O2 continues shake-up with B2B/B2C swaps
September 2026 update: A roundup of high-level moves at recalibrating Spanish giant, including a major reorganisation involving Telefónica España and Group functions. Changes also continue at challenged VM O2, with the chief of new B2B arm O2 Business leaving and a former Liberty and Sky exec brought in as Chief Consumer Officer.
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OperationsTelefónica picks Lenovo exec to drive new Spanish device business
Operator creates hardware division with goal of accelerating sales growth and diversifying product base. Move comes as Group pursues similar ambitions in Brazil, and contrasts with the hardware sector in other key markets where trends have proven trickier to navigate…
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PeoplewatchOrange Belgium’s consumer chief departs to head up state broadcaster
Orange Belgium confirms departure of Chief Consumer Officer Christophe Dujardin, who is shifting to lead Belgian state broadcaster RTBF. AI, convergence, and customer experience are among key focus areas for his successor, in what is becoming an increasingly competitive telecoms market…
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Analyst ReportDeutsche Telekom jolted by fibre and satellite threats as leadership reset gathers pace – Sep26
Deutsche Telekomwatch Analyst Report #156: Strong Q2 numbers did not settle the strategic questions around DT and T-Mobile US. September’s report goes beyond the headlines to assess fibre and satellite pressure, the Group’s capital response, its Polish infrastructure pivot, and a leadership reset ahead of the next strategic cycle…
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PeoplewatchSpain’s Lyntia picks former Bluevía chief as CEO
Luis Rivera takes up reins in October as altnet readies for its next phase, amidst a fibre market continuing to evolve with a new rural venture and ongoing pressure from disruptor Digi…
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PeoplewatchT-Mobile seeks positive energy from new CFO
Former Shell and GE exec Jessica Uhl comes onto the Un-Carrier’s top team as CFO Peter Osvaldik steps down. Swap extends a run of senior management changes since new CEO Srini Gopalan took over last year.
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PeoplewatchDT’s security business has a top exec reset
Group’s distinct security business rejigs management roles to align more closely with B2B parent.
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PeoplewatchGenerational shift: DT brings in AWS’ Hofmeyr for AI/network amid wider refresh, CFO exit
In-depth analysis: German giant looks outside its own ranks to bring in AWS’ telco industry boss Jan Hofmeyr to build out its AI-Team as part of a wider leadership refresh. Group is also bidding farewell to its CFO in a move that could be clearing the path to a CEO refresh as DT also approaches its next strategic supercycle.