Play Appoints Ken Campbell As CEO, Succeeding Jean Marc Harion

Oct 08, 2024•10 months ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Play

Ken Campbell

WarsawHardware

Description

Play, a major mobile operator in Poland, has appointed Ken Campbell as its new CEO, succeeding Jean Marc Harion who is moving to the parent company Iliad Group. Campbell brings over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and has held various leadership positions across Europe, North America, and Africa.

Company Information

Company

Play

Location

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

About

Play, founded in 2006, has grown into one of the largest mobile operators in Poland with 16 million customers and a market share of around 25%. In 2022, the company acquired UPC in Poland, marking its entry into the fixed infrastructure segment.

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