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People
T‑Mobile execs fill pockets after Sprint merger success
SEC filings show a bumper pay‑day for new CEO Sievert and CFO Osvaldik. Predecessors Legere and Carter picked up sizable severance packages.
Partnerships & Alliances
DT and SAP to develop specs for EU’s Digital Green Certificate
The European Commission is aiming to launch the Digital Green Certificate in June. T‑Systems and SAP in a good position to pick up contract for actual set‑up of EU gateway. Germany has selected an IBM‑led consortium for its digital vaccination pass.
People
Latest Deutsche Telekom moves: Werner named Zesch’s Magenta B2B successor
New Magenta CCO confirmed as Zesch readies to take CEO role elsewhere. Simone Wamsteker takes third seat at Detecon’s top‑table as HR lead. T‑Mobile US Chief of Staff heads off, as does Digital Security SVP.
Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica, Vodafone linked with Telekom Srbija tie-up
Duo namechecked by Serbian operator’s CEO as potential partners, and enablers of service-based expansion strategy. Partner Markets and Partners Program offer route to outside markets.
Public Affairs
Deutsche Telekom’s EAN is legal — ECJ
DT partner Inmarsat welcomes European Court of Justice ruling and decries drawn‑out legal spat. Ruling “provides certainty” to existing EAN users and opens door to new customer alliances. ECJ guidance to be heard in pending cases, but national courts have final say.
Strategy & ChangeDeutsche Telekom targets Sweden and UK in IoT sales push
Two new sales roles to support European growth ambition. DT’s B2B overhaul bears fruit as DT IoT and DTBS work together to expand IoT business. IoT Hub takes longer than expected to launch commercial offerings.
- Network & Infrastructure
T-Mobile Netherlands bulks up on fibre via new KKR venture
Dutch NatCo builds on Primevest investments as first anchor tenant of Open Dutch Fiber. New fibre venture taps former CEO and CCO of Vodafone Germany partner Deutsche Glasfaser. Move raises further questions over Group plans for its Dutch business.
- M&A
Tele2 reaffirms planned T‑Mobile exit as lock‑in nears its end
Tele2 Group reiterates plans to exit the Dutch market “over time”. Agreement with Deutsche Telekom opens offload option from January 2022. Rumours of a DT exit remain fresh.
Latest Deutsche Telekom moves: Werner named Zesch’s Magenta B2B successor
New Magenta CCO confirmed as Zesch readies to take CEO role elsewhere. Simone Wamsteker takes third seat at Detecon’s top‑table as HR lead. T‑Mobile US Chief of Staff heads off, as does Digital Security SVP.
DT’s long-running search for new chair continues
A replacement for Deutsche Telekom’s outgoing Supervisory Board Chairman Lehner continues after tight‑lipped incumbent gave nothing away at Group AGM. External candidates considered. Disappointment of scuppered Harald Krüger appointment not yet rectified.
CEO Avidan leaves Deutsche Telekom IoT
Dennis Nikles appointed new MD at DT IoT. After building DT’s independent IoT business, Avidan exits company “at his own request”.
