Fibre Faces

Lindsey Fussell, former Ofcom Group Director for Networks and Communications has been appointed new Chair of the Digital Connectivity Forum (DCF), an expert advisory forum for the sector.

Hyperoptic has appointed Mark Bartlett as its new COO to leverage his fibre sector expertise and deliver Hyperoptic’s 2025 aims.

The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) has appointed Paddy Paddison as its new CEO to succeed Malcolm Corbett.

Freedom Fibre has appointed Nathan Vautier as its new CEO with Founder Neil McArthur stepping into a strategic role and continuing to serve on the company’s board.

Quickline has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of three executives to help drive its next phase of growth.

Adele Whild has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at NETS International UK, having worked with the company as a Board Advisor since May.

Steve Andrews has joined G.Network as Chairman to signal a new growth phase, with incumbent Ian Gray stepping down.

B4RN has named Tom Rigg as its new CEO with Michael Lee stepping down after three and a half years at the helm.  

Adam Bradley has joined Eight Advisory as a Partner to lead the firm’s telecom sector go-to-market approach.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has confirmed that Simon Blagden has resigned from the role of Chair with immediate effect.