The Latest Breaking News from Philip Jansen

‘Smart operator’: how BT’s first female CEO helped turn company around

The firm’s share price has risen 80% under Allison Kirkby’s leadership – but pressure remains for her to deliver further growth

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

Heathrow in talks with airlines to end row that could delay third runway

Airport seeks deal with BA owner, Virgin and billionaire local landowner, who has own expansion plan, over cost and service issues

The Guardian - UK · May 3

WPP names senior Microsoft boss Cindy Rose as new CEO

Tech sector boss chosen to help develop AI and digital offerings and rebuild battered share price

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2025

New BT boss pledges to put 'Britain first' as she ups dividend to investors

New BT boss Allison Kirkby today set out plans to make the telecom giant a “Britain first” business as she pledged to sell off some parts of the global company and up the dividend to long-suffering shareholders.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2024

Philip Jansen got the strategy right at BT. Shame about the share price

Even decent half-year numbers, the last under the outgoing chief executive, couldn’t create a buzz

The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023

BT CEO Jansen has transformed the business -- the City will get its reward later

City Comment: BT was stuck in the mud until Jansen arrived

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023

Telecoms giant appoints first female CEO in its history

Allison Kirkby will be only the tenth female CEO among FTSE 100 companies when she takes the reins in early 2024.

Fortune · Jul 31, 2023

New BT boss is seen as safe pair of hands – but there’s trouble down the line

Allison Kirkby will stick to Philip Jansen’s plan, but there are problems over pensions, unions, rivals and more

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023

BT reveals Allison Kirby as new chief executive

BT's first-ever female CEO, Allison Kirby, will be taking over from Philip Jansen by the end of January 2024.

TechRadar · Jul 31, 2023

BT lands new Swedish telecom boss

BT moved quickly today to replace the departing CEO Philip Jansen, hiring company insider Allison Kirkby to take on one of the most demanding jobs in corporate Britain.

Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2023