- Early Life and Education:
- Born in 1967 in Altrincham, England
- Graduated from Emmanuel College, Cambridge
- Began his career in marketing and brand management at Procter & Gamble
- Rise at BT:
- Joined BT Group plc, is a British multinational telecommunications holding company, in 2004 as Managing Director of Consumer division
- Led the launch of BT Vision (on-demand TV) and expanded broadband offerings
- Rose through the ranks, becoming CEO of BT Retail in 2008
- Recognized for his innovative and stylish leadership style
- CEO of BT Group (2013-2019):
- Appointed CEO in 2013, overseeing significant transformations
- Key achievements include:
- Strategic acquisitions: EE mobile network (€15 billion)
- Expansion of broadband and TV services
- Investment in fiber-optic infrastructure
- Launch of BT Sport
- Focus on cybersecurity and social responsibility
- Faced challenges: regulatory issues, competition, criticisms on performance
- Resigned in 2018 amidst shareholder concerns, officially stepping down in 2019
- Post-BT Career:
- Joined Salesforce as President & Chief Revenue Officer in 2019
- Contributed to Salesforce’s global sales growth
- Stepped down from Salesforce in 2023
- Currently holds various board and advisory positions in different organizations
- Recognition and Achievements:
- Ranked in The Guardian’s Media 100 and Computer Weekly’s UKtech50
- Held leadership positions in industry associations like CBI and WBCSD
- Recognized for his contributions to telecommunications and business leadership
- Personal Life:
- Married to Karen, a fashion marketer.
- Has four children.
- Supports Liverpool Football Club.
- Additional Facts:
- Estimated net worth of $5 million (as of Feb 2024).
- Fellow of the Marketing Society and member of the Thirty Club.
- Former non-executive director of British Airways and trustee of the British Museum.
- Known for his flamboyant style and innovative approach.
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