Huawei announces counter-intuitive recruitment drive
At its latest annual analyst summit, Chinese vendor Huawei once more struck a defiant note with the announcement of a new recruitment programme.
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Meng Wanzhou is added to the Huawei chair rotation
Recently released Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou will probably get a go at running the whole show later this year because she has been added to the ‘rotating chair’ roster.
Ofcom set to become even more politicised with new Chair appointment
The UK government has announced its preferred candidate for Ofcom chair is Tory peer Michael Grade.
Ericsson hires a grizzled veteran as its new legal chief
Swedish kit maker Ericsson needs all the help it can get with its Iraq scandal, so it has hired a new legal chief.
BT poaches Vodafone smart tech execs
Former Vodafone exec Tom Guy and his team have jumped ship to oversee BT’s start-up accelerator programme.
Orange rubber-stamps Heydemann appointment as CEO
As expected, French incumbent Orange has confirmed Christel Heydemann will take on the top job as CEO, albeit not just yet.
TIM gets new CEO as Italy eyes new telco
The news that Pietro Labriola will be TIM’s new CEO is hardly a surprise, but rumours of M&A in the Italian telecoms market are perhaps more unexpected.
Schneider’s Christel Heydemann frontrunner for Orange CEO job
With the end of January fast approaching, time is running out for Orange to find a successor to Stephane Richard.
Dish promotes wireless president to COO
With pressure mounting on Dish to hurry up with its 5G network, the US operator has given wireless president John Swieringa additional responsibilities and a new job title.
TIM’s former CEO accepts €6.9 million to vacate board seat
Luigi Gubitosi, the ex-CEO of Italian operator group TIM, has been given 6.9 million reasons to step down from its board of directors.
MTN replaces South Africa CEO
Africa-based telco group MTN is waving goodbye to the CEO of its South African unit Godfrey Motsa.
Deutsche Telekom chief gets 5 years…longer as CEO
Tim Höttges has been doing such a great job as chief executive of Deutsche Telekom that its board has voted to keep him on for another five years.
The Telecoms.com Podcast: Ericsson, Orange and eco masts
There’s a downbeat start to this week’s pod as Scott battles the elements, infirmity, and portentous news. The Hazy Jane soon works its magic, however and they commence with a look at Ericsson’s biggest ever acquisition. Operator boardroom shenanigans provide the next topic before they conclude with a look at Vodafone’s bid to free itself from the electrical grid.
Rogers CEO Joe Natale shown the door as family feud concludes
The billionaire’s boardroom battle at Rogers that descended into farce has carried out its coup de grâce.
New SK Telecom CEO bets on AI and content to drive rapid growth
Ryu Young-sang, the new CEO of slimmed-down SK Telecom, thinks AI and converged content services will help to drive a 20 percent increase in revenue by 2025.
Rosenworcel finally named FCC Chair
Nine months after taking over the Biden administration has finally got around to designating the acting Chair of the US telecoms regulator to the full position.
BT’s new chairman brings experience in content and sports
Adam Crozier was the head of the English Football Association, which could say something about BT’s plans for the future, given he has just been named as the telco’s new Chairman.
Intel creates a business unit dedicated to networking and edge
US chip giant Intel is on a bit of a roll in the telecoms sector thanks in part to the growth of OpenRAN, so it has decided to create a new silo dedicated to it.
Ofcom plunders Amazon Alexa for CTO hire
UK communications regulator Ofcom has moved to beef up its digital economy expertise with the appointment of Amazon veteran Sachin Jogia as Chief Technology Officer.
Telefónica looks to the future with the same leader and a retro logo
Spanish telco group Telefónica concluded its AGM by re-electing José María Álvarez-Pallete as Chairman and CEO, and unveiling a rebrand
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