Stocks Down; Bt Appoints Allison Kirkby As Boss

Jul 31, 2023•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

BT Group

Allison Kirkby

LondonTelecommunications

Description

BT named Allison Kirkby as its new chief executive officer, about three weeks after the company officially started its search for a new CEO. She will take over from outgoing CEO Philip Jansen around the end of January 2024 at the latest. Jansen will be available to support the handover until the end of March, when BT's financial year 2024 ends.

Company Information

Company

BT Group

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

About

BT Group is one of the world’s leading communications services companies, driven by the powerful purpose to "connect for good." With solutions that are vital to modern life, BT empowers people, businesses, and communities through transformative connectivity. As technology reshapes the world, BT's innovations are helping address some of the biggest global challenges—from the pandemic and climate change to cybersecurity—enabling customers to live, work, and play better together through the power of connection.

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