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PeopleFresh faces bedded in at Joosub’s Vodacom ExecCo
Vodacom Executive Committee confirmed with five newcomers. Vodacom South Africa joins Safaricom with a seat at the table, while other African OpCos grouped under International Business.
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Strategy & Change
‘Fearless’ Mehta out to power rapid change at BT
New CDIO committed to radical cultural change, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit, and a willingness to embrace the risk of failure. BT’s slow start on digital transformation an opportunity to leapfrog a generation of innovation. Group CEO Jansen’s persuasiveness key to convincing Mehta of BT’s potential as a ...
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People
Latest Deutsche Telekom movers: brand leadership overhaul at T‑Mobile
American NatCo’s Chief Marketing Officer Matt Staneff exits, paving the way for evolved brand and communications strategy. Group compliance lead Mackert reportedly exiting. Czech NatCo confirms leadership for newly‑unified Enterprise division.
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Strategy & Change
Van Boxmeer gifted remit to disrupt Vodafone Board
Latest Board Evaluation calls for increased “ liveliness ” of conversations across the Group’s top table. Composition changes mooted for dozen-strong grouping brought together by former Chairman Gerard Kleisterlee. Start of TechCo strategy seen as moment to strengthen accountability of top duo Read and Della Valle. ...
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People
Ralebitso fills Vodacom Lesotho’s MD vacancy
OpCo appoints “ transformational leader ” as it pushes into the realm of becoming digital services specialist.
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Profile
Which Drahi has BT got itself entangled with?
Altice empire expands into UK. Drahi: a fibre visionary or ruthless financer? Does BT investment represent change of tack by rapacious wheeler-dealer?
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People
T-Systems CTO takes the helm on Gaia-X board
Maximilian Ahrens elected Chairman along with first board of directors. First Gaia-X services expected by end of 2021. Another sign of Deutsche Telekom’s support for the initiative.
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Enterprise (B2B)
Sims to head up new BT SoHo unit
Enterprise launches new iteration of Halo for Business with added support for micro‑businesses. One of first major moves by Enterprise division following entrance of new CEO Rob Shuter in February.
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People
Fairhead added to BT Chair candidate list — report
Former International Trade Minister and HSBC Chair Rona Fairhead has emerged as a contender to replace the outgoing Jan du Plessis. Shortlist-creation reportedly still in its early stages.
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People
Ex-Vodafone UK CEO talks up turnaround cred at Frontier
Nick Jeffery claims five-year stint as Vodafone UK CEO was unmitigated success. Top brass at Frontier Communications seem to agree and want Jeffery to work his magic at the US broadband service provider.
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People
Latest BT people moves: new Director of Healthcare to lead NHS drive
Sultan Mahmud brought in to lead on NHS partnership and estate digitalisation, drawing on experience as innovation guru in NHS Trusts. Strategy Transformation team appointments at Consumer. Ex‑Vodafone exec appointed Group Treasury Director.
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People
Latest Vodafone people moves: Group names Network Operations lead
Group Networks leadership filled out with Clavero taking operations remit from Europe‑bound Yildizi; El Sayed picks up European engineering lead. Top‑level changes in EU Cluster OpCos. M‑PESA Africa leadership firmed up.
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Interview
Openreach Tech team powers UK fibre build
CTIO Colin Lees shares impact of tech overhaul on network build. More effort on provisioning and repair in three-year transformation project. Openreach owns IT and Network strategy decisions; BT Digital and BT Networks are key suppliers. Three-supplier strategy for FTTP advances with Adtran, Huawei and Nokia. ...
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People
Latest Telefónica people moves: Group appoints Climate Change boss
Sustainability a priority with new Chief of Climate Change post. Changes in Germany include a CEO swap at Omnichannel unit and exit of CISO Hollander. Provisional approval for the VM‑O2 merger sees a swathe of proactive appointments — but no room for a handful of O2 UK ...
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People
Inglis out as BT continues Board refresh
Another Board change as Mike Inglis, six‑year Non‑Executive Director, readies for his departure later this year. Sara Weller to (partly) fill his shoes on committees.
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People
Kanaris takes helm at Vodafone Romania
Senior-level musical chairs at eastern European OpCos. Murielle Lorilloux moves to Vodafone Business. Top spot at Vodafone Albania up for grabs.
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People
Latest Deutsche Telekom people moves: Stenzel leaves DTCP
DTCP MD, Advisory Till Stenzel makes tracks, while ex-BT CTIO Karonis is added to Advisory Council. Magenta Telekom’s Schauerhuber leaves after lengthy tenure. Cesar Martinez takes the helm at T‑Sys North America. New blood at T‑Mobile: Youngblood named Chief Security Officer.
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People
Ex-BT CTIO Karonis takes Capgemini, DTCP roles
Telco veteran Fotis Karonis joins Capgemini as 5G Edge EVP, making the most of past operator ties. Deutsche Telekom venturing vehicle DTCP also adds his name to Senior Advisory Council.
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People
Vodafone people moves: Chief Network Officers named across European footprint
Following the lead of Vodafone UK Networks Director Andrea Donà, CNOs were named at a handful of European OpCos, including some external appointments. Former Vi executive Narayan takes Lyca Group CEO job and sets lofty ambitions for MVNO strategy turnaround.
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Strategy & Change
Vodafone CFO: Shared Services at the heart of digital strategy
Finance’s Shared Services division was spark for Group’s digital strategy. Vodafone Group CFO Margherita Della Valle is not “ empire building ”. Shared Services drives efficiency, but not immune from cuts.
