Vodafone begins search for new CEO after Read steps down
By Richard Agnew, Tim Lamb2022-12-05T08:35:00
Look to recent board additions for likely profile of sucessor – more growth, more 21st century, more dynamic, less-insider.
- Nick Read to depart on 31 December, after just over four years at helm. Surprising only in abrupt timing.
- CEO says he “agreed with the Board that now is the right moment to hand over to a new leader”.
- Chairman van Boxmeer now imposing himself on board and C-Suite, ahead of next FY, but still needs to demonstrate grasp of challenges and convince investors.
- CFO Margherita Della Valle to fill in while Group conducts search for replacement.