BT appoints Gabriela Sjöman as MD of research and network strategy

BT Group has appointed industry veteran Gabriela Styf Sjöman (pictured above) as its new managing director of research and network strategy.

“I’m delighted to announce that Gabriela Styf Sjöman has been appointed as MD Research & Network Strategy, BT Group with effect as of 1st June, as Tim Whitley’s successor,” said UK telco’s chief security and networks officer, Howard Watson.

“Gabriela brings extensive international business experience and is a proven leader and innovator in the Telecoms & IT industry. Currently, Gabriela is a Board Member at TDC Net, the leading Danish Network Service Provider, and Global Legal Entity Identification Foundation (GLEF), which was founded by the G-20 Financial Stability Board to increase transparency in global financial transactions. She has held senior positions across technology, strategy, operations and business development in organisations including Nokia, Ericsson and Telia,” he added.

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