BT’s board faced the challenge of hiring a new CEO willing to implement a turnaround strategy decided by their predecessor. It has solved that problem by appointing one of its own members, Allison Kirkby, to the post vacated by outgoing Philip Jansen. Aged 56, she brings serious credentials to the job, after three years at the helm of Telia Company . Shares in the Swedish telco sank 4% on news of her departure, suggesting Telia’s loss is a gain for BT.
BT’s board faced the challenge of hiring a new CEO willing to implement a turnaround strategy decided by their predecessor. It has solved that problem by appointing one of its own members, Allison Kirkby, to the post vacated by outgoing Philip Jansen. Aged 56, she brings serious credentials to the job, after three years at the helm of Telia Company . Shares in the Swedish telco sank 4% on news of her departure, suggesting Telia’s loss is a gain for BT. Read More