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PeoplewatchOrange enlists former cybersecurity agency head as Chief Trust Officer
Guillaume Poupard, one-time Director of France’s national cybersecurity agency, will report directly to Orange CEO Cristel Heydemann and take on responsibility for developing the operator’s fast-evolving strategy around digital sovereignty and trust.
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PeoplewatchTelefónica Peoplewatch: Vivo’s fintech platforms set for AI refit
The latest strategic and senior changes at Telefónica, as Vivo hands out task of infusing its growing portfolio of fintech platforms with AI capabilities, and Telefónica assigns Cellnex exec responsibility for guiding under-pressure German business back to growth.
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PeoplewatchCityFibre hiring Neil McRae as CTIO — why?
In-depth: Former BT Chief Architect looks set to unexpectedly return to UK broadband. Is the largest fibre specialist looking to tap strategist’s deep understanding of incumbent and networks, or more recent experience in cloud and FWA?
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PeoplewatchVodafone Peoplewatch: tech leadership rework, Greek renewal ‘complete’
November–December 2025 update: year-end Peoplewatch tracks significant moves at the top of Vodafone’s European Technology functions; an all-new leadership team in Greece; and 20+ other senior changes across Vodafone Group…
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PeoplewatchVodafone Germany reworks Technology, Networks leadership
Operator reunites Technology leadership under Fabrizio Rocchio, as Tanja Richter readies to head off…
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PeoplewatchBT International adds EMEA telco, infra expertise to aid ‘growth’ agenda
Former IHS Towers deputy CFO Douglas Lubbe joins BT International leadership as CEO Bas Burger talks up ‘transformation for growth’ mission.
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PeoplewatchDT names new boss of €1bn side-business Congstar
Head of Commercial Management Daniel Mirovsky credited with helping drive recent expansion of business, and handed CEO job recently vacated by Axel Orbach.
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PeoplewatchDeutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: Group extracts EU execs to push IT meld
The latest strategic and senior changes at Deutsche Telekom see systems consolidation-focused operator looking to build up its central, Europe technology function with the extraction of multiple senior execs from Hrvatski Telekom and Magyar Telekom. Elsewhere, DT appoints a new Chief Networks Officer and former senior technology figures Claudia Nemat and Kim Kyllesbech Larsen take on new jobs.
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PeoplewatchEx-BT CEO Jansen on the runway to become Heathrow Airport chair — report
Philip Jansen reportedly set to take up chair of Heathrow Airport, amidst £50bn expansion programme and ownership rejig…
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PeoplewatchDT tech changes continue with Croatian CTIO switch
Hrvatski Telekom changes tech leadership, as CTIO Boris Drilo heads out to take on a central B2B transformation role within parent Deutsche Telekom.
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PeoplewatchUnited Group recruits DT tech veteran as CTIO
United Group appoints Kim Kyllesbech Larsen as technology and information chief, with CEO Stan Miller highlighting his “proven track record” in business transformation and tech strategy development. The move follows a series of changes at United Group earlier in 2025…
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PeoplewatchEx-Deutsche Funkturm exec becomes American Tower’s new Germany CEO
Knud Felde’s promotion follows predecessor’s departure to rival Vantage Towers. Appointment is latest organisational shake-up in the German tower segment…
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PeoplewatchDigital Infra Peoplewatch: more change at Eutelsat; Vantage CEO named
November 2025 edition: France’s Eutelsat appoints Sébastien Rouge as CFO; Martin Bouchard becomes Vantage Towers’ fourth CEO in three years; UK altnet CEO departures continue, with Guy Miller leaving MS3 Networks and Sean Royce exiting Quickline…
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PeoplewatchFreenet bosses ‘not unhappy’ over rival O2’s CEO swap-out
After Telefónica Deutschland announces a change of CEO and partner business leadership, execs at service provider major Freenet express hope that the changes will usher in a new (and less high-octane) period of competition in Europe’s largest telecoms market.
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PeoplewatchBT Peoplewatch: brand strategy remains in the spotlight, former CEOs line up boardroom gigs
20+ senior and strategic changes across BT in November’s edition, including another notable appointment in the Group’s effort to revitalise its stable of brands; rumours that former CEO Philip Jansen is set for another high-flying boardroom role; network and security leadership changes; and more at TNT Sports, EE, and BT Business…
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PeoplewatchTelefónica Peoplewatch: McKinsey exec tasked with mining Murtra’s ‘diamonds’
The latest strategic and senior changes at Telefónica, including news of a hire from consultancy McKinsey to lead a refreshed skills development push, as part of the Group’s new strategy, and changes of leadership at Telefónica Infra, the UK’s giffgaff, and in German wholesale.
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PeoplewatchVantage Towers poaches American Tower Germany boss to fill CEO vacancy
Former American Tower and DFMG exec Martin Bouchard will take over at Vantage Towers in May, becoming the fourth CEO in three years at the towerco…
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PeoplewatchVodafone and BT veteran joins Boldyn board
Rob Shuter, former CEO at BT Enterprise and a veteran Vodafone fixer, has been added to Boldyn’s Board of Directors, with the neutral host player seeking to tap his finance and telecoms experience in decision-making…
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PeoplewatchQuickline CEO departs in top-level leadership refresh
Rural-focused UK altnet appoints finance and transformation expert Mark Bowden as CEO, with Sean Royce moving to take on an advisory role. Quickline also draws from its ranks to name a new CFO…
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PeoplewatchBoldyn CEO Leprince bids farewell to neutral host player
Leprince signals departure plan in a move described as a “highly emotional decision”, as he reflected on Boldyn’s transformation and accomplishments during his tenure. Search for successor kicked-off.