BT Group Names Allison Kirkby as First Female CEO
BT Group, the largest mobile and broadband supplier in Britain, has announced the appointment of Allison Kirkby as the new CEO, replacing Philip Jansen. Kirkby, who has experience in the telecoms industry, will take over the role by the end of January 2024. Jansen will support the transition until March 2024 before retiring. Under Jansen's leadership, BT has focused on building a national fibre network and offering discounted wholesale fibre pricing. The company reported positive financial results, with adjusted EBITDA up 5% to £2 billion ($2.57 billion) and pre-tax profit of £536 million.