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BT Group Appoints Tom Meakin as Chief Strategy and Change Officer, and Announces Departure of Harmeen Mehta as Chief Digital and Innovation Officer

Sep 27, 2024

Position

Chief Strategy Officer

Company

BT

Thomas Meakin
thomas.meakin@bt.com
LondonHardwareSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications

Description

Allison Kirkby, CEO of BT Group, has made significant changes to the top leadership team, including the departure of Harmeen Mehta and the permanent appointment of Tom Meakin as the new Chief Strategy and Change Officer, effective from 1 November. Meakin will be responsible for implementing the new corporate strategy announced by Kirkby. The changes aim to simplify BT Group and provide more focus on digital transformation.

Quick answer

BT Group Appoints Tom Meakin as Chief Strategy and Change Officer, and Announces Departure of Harmeen Mehta as Chief Digital and Innovation Officer (September 27, 2024). BT is based in London, England, United Kingdom.

What did BT announce on September 27, 2024?
Allison Kirkby, CEO of BT Group, has made significant changes to the top leadership team, including the departure of Harmeen Mehta and the permanent appointment of Tom Meakin as the new Chief Strategy and Change Officer, effective from 1 November. Meakin will be responsible for implementing the new corporate strategy announced by Kirkby.
What does BT do?
BT Group is one of the world’s leading communications services companies.
Where is BT based?
BT is based in London, England, United Kingdom.
Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (September 28, 2024), Mediacom Communications (September 18, 2024), Cable One (October 28, 2024) and Iliad Group (September 26, 2024) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of BT.

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Company Information

Company

BT

Location

Ferry Road

London, England, United Kingdom

About

BT Group is one of the world’s leading communications services companies. The solutions we provide are integral to modern life, driven by a clear and ambitious purpose — we connect for good. As technology transforms our world, the connections we make are helping address global challenges such as climate change, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion. Through the power of technology, BT Group supports people and businesses to live, work, and thrive together better.

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