CyrusOne appoints new SVP for US Operations
UNITED STATES 19 JUN

CyrusOne appoints new SVP for US Operations

Global data centre operator CyrusOne has announced the appointment of Bob Hennegan as Senior Vice President (SVP), US Operations. He will lead the group's US operations, with responsibility for performance, scalability and reliability across its data centre portfolio. He was previously Vice President (VP) for Global Data Center Facility Operations at Meta. 

Canal Plus names new CEO at Irdeto
GLOBAL 19 JUN

Canal Plus names new CEO at Irdeto

Irdeto, the Canal+ company working on digital security, announced Axel Gallant as its new CEO, replacing Doug Lowther. Louwther is stepping down after over ten years in the job, during which Irdeto says it more than doubled its market share in video security and developed new businesses in video games and smart mobility. Gallant is at Canal+ already since 2013, managing various pay-TV businesses for the group across Africa, Europe and Asia. They will work together to ensure a seamless leadership transition,

Telus to award Entwistle Technology Bursaries in Quebec, British Columbia
CANADA 18 JUN

Telus to award Entwistle Technology Bursaries in Quebec, British Columbia

Canadian operator Telus is set to announce the Entwistle Technology Bursary through the Telus Friendly Future Foundation. This a dedicated fund for students in Quebec and British Columbia pursuing technology-based post-secondary or technical vocation education. It is being funded through a CAD 1 million personal donation for Telus President and CEO Darren Entwistle, and Fiona Entwistle. It will support students and youth who are experiencing financial challenges and actively volunteering to make positive so

Thierry Souche joins Reunion operator Zeop as CEO
REUNION 18 JUN

Thierry Souche joins Reunion operator Zeop as CEO

Zeop, Oceinde's telecom subsidiary operating in the French overseas territory of Reunion, announced the appointment of Thierry Souche as CEO, succeeding Emmanuel Andre. Souche brings more than three decades of experience in the telecom and cloud sectors. He left Orange in 2021 after a career spanning nearly 27 years, which culminated in his role as group chief information officer for nearly a decade. Souche's more recent executive roles include nearly four years at OVHcloud as CTO (chief technology officer)

BBC confirms plans to cut 550 jobs, make savings of GBP 160 million
UNITED KINGDOM 18 JUN

BBC confirms plans to cut 550 jobs, make savings of GBP 160 million

The BBC has announced plans to cut 550 jobs across the News, Nations and Content divisions by start FY2027/28. These divisions will also reduce their commissioning spend by around GBP 80 million by end-2027/28. The plans will deliver cost savings of around GBP 25 million and the loss of around 200 roles for BBC News in the first phase. The new cuts will deliver savings of around GBP 160 million, part of a wider plan to reduce costs by GBP 500 million over the next three years. The BBC said it would outline

Ericsson picks internal candidate to fill Networks vacancy
GLOBAL 18 JUN

Ericsson picks internal candidate to fill Networks vacancy

David Hammarwall will start a new role as Ericsson's lead for the Networks business area unit from 01 October, the company has announced. Hammarwall, who will hold the rank of senior vice president, is taking the reins from Per Narvinger, after the latter was selected to become Ericsson's next CEO and president.

Faelli takes over as CEO of Dazn Italia
ITALY 18 JUN

Faelli takes over as CEO of Dazn Italia

Sports streaming platform Dazn has announced the appointment of Andrea Faelli as the new CEO of its Italian business, effective 01 July 2026. Faelli replaces Stefano Azzi, who is stepping down after four years to pursue a new career path, the company said.

Rakuten Symphony appoints former Telefonica technology chief as strategic adviser
GLOBAL 18 JUN

Rakuten Symphony appoints former Telefonica technology chief as strategic adviser

Rakuten Symphony has appointed Enrique Blanco, former chief technology and information officer of Telefonica and a member of the operator's executive committee, as a strategic adviser. The company said Blanco will work with its leadership team as it expands efforts to support telecommunications operators in modernising network operations, simplifying infrastructure management and pursuing new growth opportunities.

Astro Group CEO Smith steps down, Tan returns as interim head
MALAYSIA 18 JUN

Astro Group CEO Smith steps down, Tan returns as interim head

Astro Malaysia has announced that Euan Smith has stepped down from his role of group CEO, marking the end of a 6-year tenure with the media and entertainment group. Astro's board of directors has appointed former corporate chief Henry Tan as the interim Group CEO, effective 16 June, while a formal search for a permanent successor is underway.

NTT Data opens new office in Dublin
IRELAND 17 JUN

NTT Data opens new office in Dublin

NTT Data, global AI, digital and technology services provider, has opened a new office in Dublin, Ireland, to support its customers across the country. This is part of a EUR 16.5 million local investment in AI and digital services R&D and job creation. The expansion is supported by the Irish government through IDA Ireland. 

Piotr Zak re-elected as president of Polsat Plus Group
POLAND 17 JUN

Piotr Zak re-elected as president of Polsat Plus Group

Potr Zak has been re-elected the president of the management board of the Polish Polsat Plus Group by the council of TiVi Foundation, the main shareholder of Polish Polsat Plus Group, for a new three-year term in office. The decision was unanimous.Zak holds the role since December 2025.

Ethio Telecom trains legal and law enforcement professionals to tackle digital fraud
ETHIOPIA 17 JUN

Ethio Telecom trains legal and law enforcement professionals to tackle digital fraud

Ethio Telecom has provided nationwide training for senior judicial and law enforcement officials to enhance telecoms security, safeguard critical digital infrastructure and strengthen the fight against telecom and financial fraud. Training sessions in Dire Dawa, Hawassa and Adama brought together 171 federal and regional judges, prosecutors, and police officers. The company said that that alongside its investments in 4G and 5G network expansion, strong collaboration with justice institutions is essential to

INDIA 17 JUN

Airtel appoints Vatts as group chief regulatory officer, director of corporate affairs

Indian operator Bharti Airtel has expanded the responsibilities of Rahul Vatts, appointing him as director of corporate affairs and group chief regulatory officer. Vatts joined Airtel in April 2020 as chief regulatory officer. In this expanded role, Vatts will lead the Corporate Affairs team and drive stakeholder engagement across industry and government, shaping the company's public policy position and regulatory strategy. He will also act as the primary government and regulator interface for Airtel.

BRAZIL 17 JUN

Mozambique takes helm of ARCTEL-CPLP

Mozambique has assumed the two-year presidency of the Association of Regulators of Communications and Telecommunications of Portuguese-speaking Countries (ARCTEL-CPLP), succeeding Cape Verde. Helena Fernandes, President of Mozambique's National Institute of Communications (INCM) and the incoming ARCTEL-CPLP President, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in Mozambique and acknowledged Cape Verde's valuable contributions. She emphasised that her mandate will focus on implementing the approved activity pl

UNITED STATES 17 JUN

Mediacom rolls out 2-Gbps service nationwide, appoints EVP of Operations

US cable operator Mediacom Communications has announced the nationwide launch of 2 Gbps broadband speeds across its national service footprint. The service is now available to more than 3.1 million homes across its fibre network. Mediacom offers all gigabit broadband customers Wi-Fi 8 Eero devices. 

GREENLAND 17 JUN

Danish Data Protection Agency establishes Greenlandic presence

The Danish Data Protection Agency has now established a Greenlandic website and says it will set up an office in Nuuk in autumn 2026 with a staff of two to three employees. The Danish agency already has responsibility for data protection in Greenland and also supervises compliance by national authorities in the Faroe Islands. The new website is intended to make it easier for the public, authorities and companies alike to find information and guidance in both the Danish and Greenlandic languages.

GHANA 17 JUN

Ghana's MobileMoney Fintech approves quarterly dividend

Ghana's MobileMoney Fintech (MMFL) shareholders have officially approved a first-quarter dividend of GHS 0.03 per share for 2026, following the company's legal separation from MTN Ghana. The payout follows strong financial results and MMFL's transition into an independent corporate entity.

GLOBAL 17 JUN

Seasoned Verizon VP to chair LF Networking board, Qualcomm's Knisley appointed vice-chair

Verizon has secured the chairperson position on the governing board at Linux Foundation's Networking division. The position has been offered to Praveen Atreya, Verizon vice president for tech development and network planning, with Qualcomm's senior director for technical standards, Douglas Knisely, appointed vice-chair.

BELGIUM 17 JUN

Eurofiber announces death of CFO Tollenaar

Edze Tollenaar, the CFO of the Eurofiber Group, has passed away at the age of 60, the company's board announced. He was finance director at the operator since mid-2016 and previously held finance roles at Liberty Global and UPC Netherlands. In a tribute posted on its website, the company said Tollenaar had a "a huge heart and an amazing mind", with the executive "instrumental in the development and success of our company".

AFRICA 17 JUN

Canal Plus sheds 12% of MultiChoice staff - report

MultiChoice has reduced its South African workforce by roughly 10 percent after about 312 out of 3,400 local employees accepted a voluntary severance package, the Sunday Times reported citing sources. The staff cuts follow the acquisition of the DStv parent company by Canal Plus. The total reduction across Africa reached 655 employees after an additional 343 workers outside South Africa accepted the voluntary severance packages. This combined exit represents approximately 12 percent of MultiChoice's total w

UNITED STATES 17 JUN

AT&T CFO to retire at year-end

AT&T's CFO Pascal Desroches announced he is retiring at the end of this year. The operator has hired Jennifer Biry, CFO at McAfee the past four years, as his replacement. She joins AT&T as deputy CFO from 06 July and will become CFO from the start of 2027.

UNITED KINGDOM 16 JUN

BBC appoints Interim Chair of Commercial Board

The BBC has announced the appointment of Marinella Soldi as Interim Chair of the BBC Commercial Board with effect from start-July 2026. She joined the Commercial Board in September 2024 as a non-executive director (NED), and has served on the main BBC Group Board since September 2023. Her appointment comes as Sir Damon Buffini prepares to stand down as Chair of BBC Commercial and BBC Deputy Chair when his term expires on 30 June. 

GLOBAL 16 JUN

Infoblox appoints new Chief Information Security Officer

Infoblox, global security, networking and platform provider, has appointed Henrik Smith as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). He will oversee the worldwide security strategy and joins Infoblox from Amazon, where he was Head of Security for Devices and Services. Previously, he has been VP of Security for Salesforce. 

SWEDEN 16 JUN

Ericsson names company veteran Narvinger to replace CEO Ekholm

Ericsson has confirmed that its president and CEO Borje Ekholm will stand down from both roles on 30 September. A successor has already been lined up in the form of Ericsson's current executive vice president for the Networks business unit, Per Narvinger.

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