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Thu, 3/04/2025 - 10:45
Fibrus has appointed two new Managing Directors as it reorganises the business in preparation for future growth into three distinct businesses: Fibrus Broadband, Hyperfast Networks, and Viberoptix, all of which sit within Fibrus Group.
This strategic decision will mean the new operating model is designed to set the group up for success in a fast-moving environment and to enable future growth and expansion.
The new structure will also offer the flexibility to grow each business, while following a coordinated strategy to respond quickly to shifts in the market and capitalise on new opportunities.
This follows a strong year that saw the company increase its customer base by 143%, reach its 100,000-customer milestone and pass 400k premises as a result of its network build in Northern Ireland and Cumbria, and more recently, an extension to its Project Gigabit contract in England, providing 60% more premises in Cumbria with access to full fibre broadband.
Previously Director of Sales and Marketing, Keava McHugh, will step into the role of MD of Fibrus Group’s retail brand, Fibrus Broadband, continuing to oversee the Fibrus brand, which she has led from its start-up phase.
McHugh has extensive strategic marketing and commercial experience with established and challenger telecoms brands and will help to shape and lead initiatives to deliver sustainable customer growth, scale the company’s retail operation, and provide top-tier service to its growing customer base.
Jenny Lennon (pictured) will take the reins of Hyperfast Networks, responsible for the operation and maintenance of the growing network in northern Ireland and Great Britain, developing the wholesale proposition, and managing the delivery of government funded projects.
Previously, Lennon delivered digital infrastructure projects at other major telecoms brands and played a key role in Northern Ireland’s digital evolution for over two decades.
At Fibrus, she has contributed to the success of its FTTP roll out including the delivery of digital infrastructure projects in NI, Project Stratum.
The two new roles will join the Senior Leadership team which includes founders Dominic Kearns, CEO, and Conal Henry, Chair, as well as Conor Harrison, Chair at Viberoptix, Shane Haslem, COO, Linda McMillan, CPO and Colin Hutchinson as Group MD and CFO.
Image shows: Jenny Lennon, Managing Director, Hyperfast Networks
