Latest People Moves & Insight – Page 33
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Public AffairsTelefónica sacks security execs in fraud probe: reports
ElevenPaths’ partner relationships under scrutiny as Group looks into dealings within managed security services unit. Report ties investigation with Govertis takeover in 2020, and senior executive reshuffle flagged in February.
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PeopleDeutsche Telekom movers: T-Mobile US names trio of CxOs
T-Mobile US appoints Callie Field Chief Customer Experience Officer, one of three new C-suite appointments. T-Mobile Czech Republic CEO brings in old friend Bellassai to replace outgoing Bóna as Commercial lead. Networks! rejigs Advisory Board.
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PeopleT-Mobile CIO Cody Sanford exits amid IT–digital reshuffle
Cody Sanford, Chief Information Officer and Chief Product Officer at T-Mobile US, is set to leave to pursue “external opportunities”. Chief Operating Officer Brian King steps into CIO vacancy. Wider reshuffle flagged to support new digital strategy.
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PeopleCo-founder of Vodacom’s IoT.nxt resigns
CEO of South African IoT startup steps down in what appears abrupt decision. Move comes despite repeated talking-up of IoT.nxt’s progress and potential by parents Vodacom and Vodafone. Statement highlights new leadership will steer IoT.nxt’s “journey of globalisation” under Vodacom’s stewardship.
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PeopleTransformation guru Baumann joins Vodafone Germany
Former Microsoft transformation lead Heide Baumann named Director, Commercial Operations at German operator. Brings experience from BT, Liberty, and Three to Vodafone.
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PremiumVodafone people moves: Group tech rejig spreads out
Donà and El Sayed share technology leadership at Vodafone UK. Vodafone Business builds out SoHo commercial team. Vodacom draws Paytm’s Kaul as financial services Super App emerges with its first “tenants”. YeboYethu rotates its board, with long-time Chair Bassa set to leave.
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PremiumTelefónica people moves: Cybersecurity & Cloud CIO named
Flavio Reis takes CIO job at Telefónica Tech’s Cybersecurity & Cloud unit, with ElevenPaths’ Sarwat also joining the ranks. Brendan O’Reilly gets replaced by Telefónica Mexico CTIO on the Cornerstone board, suggesting a new O2 UK CTIO may be in the works. Burzako fills in Oslé’s Movistar+ vacancy in ...
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PeopleHöttges achieves longest CEO reign at DT
After seven years (and a few days), Tim Höttges outlasts predecessors. He is also the highest paid telco CEO in Europe. Sprint merger bonus puts his FY20 takings close to €7m.
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PeopleO2 looks to Mexico for access network leadership
Telefónica Mexico CTIO has replaced O2’s exiting Brendan O’Reilly on CTIL board and is taking a broader network leadership role in the UK. Successfully piloting Movistar Mexico’s customer migration to the AT&T access network means incoming Calvo may be able to offer valuable support as Virgin Media/O2 tie-up draws ...
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PeopleBT denies right royal dust-up at the top
Group moved to issue a denial of Jansen ultimatum as speculation swirls on du Plessis’ surprise departure decision. Two camps emerging, with some discontent at Jansen power moves, but CEO’s position appears safe for now. Beyond rumours and gossip, BT board looks starved of experience needed for Group transformation ...
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PeopleTelekom Deutschland’s Gopalan reshuffles top team
Reorganisation targets greater synergies between Europe and Germany segments. Telekom Deutschland CEO Gopalan brings trusted lieutenant Almeida to Germany, to push key strategies. Abrahamson to lead newly-combined Product Management & Digitalisation unit. Hagspihl returns to Höttges’ side with Strategic Projects mandate.
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Network & InfrastructureDT lends experience as Openreach preps for all-IP surge
Openreach drawing on minority owner’s learnings as it corrals the UK’s CPs towards digital voice services. Migration closely linked to fibre rollout, but timing may be dependent on CP retail plans as market joins BT in favouring IP voice services.
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PeopleTeoh junior faces TPG ire after assault conviction
TPG Telecom said to be mulling disciplinary options after son of Chairman David Teoh is fined for assaulting Uber driver. Shane Teoh’s position as Non-Executive Director apparently safe.
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PeopleBT’s HR chief admits bumps in Better Workplace plan
Pandemic holds up plan to concertina down to 30 regional hubs, although some movement is expected in 2021. HR Director recognises the need to maintain hybrid working practices even after the pandemic has subsided.
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PremiumBT people moves: Chairman du Plessis steps down from post
Jan du Plessis relinquishes chairmanship after four years, Ian Cheshire emerges as potential successor. Former Chairman Michael Rake also seeks a change after stepping down from his Huawei UK posting. Sherman understudy Johanna Lim leaves for Amazon.
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PeopleDT’s tech and M&A chiefs earn contract extensions
Thorsten Langheim (USA & Group Development) and Claudia Nemat (Technology & Innovation) both pick up new five-year deals. CEO Höttges underlines stability and momentum for the Group.
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PeopleTelefónica moves: Oslé named Spain CEO; Almazor heads up Cloud
Newly-formed Unsere Grüne Glasfaser FTTH joint venture names a handful of team members ahead of anticipated approval. Movistar CEO rotates to lead Telefónica Tech’s Cloud unit, while Sergio Oslé takes the Spain spot. New strategic planning lead at Group-level.
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PremiumVodafone people moves: Italy’s commercial leadership confirmed
Veteran executive departures at the top of India’s Vi. Vodafone Hungary’s Enterprise Business Unit gets a new lead from Apple. Raimondi named Commercial Director in place of now-Chief Commercial Officer Duilio.
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PeopleEnterprise CTIO Karonis to exit BT
Former EE technology boss signs off after decade-long stint spanning mobile operator’s 2016 integration into BT. Exit adds to list of executive changes at Enterprise and within BT’s broader tech and innovation functions.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom people moves: Petri named Deputy CSO
20-year veteran Axel Petri named Deputy CSO under Thomas Tschersich. In-house consultancy makes exec swaps. New CFOs installed at T-Systems in Brazil and the Netherlands. Changes at T-Mobile US’s Emerging Technologies unit: Dwayne Benefield and Ivo Rook leave; Julie Goldthwait steps up.