Deutsche Telekom Strengthens Leadership with Tim Höttges’ Extended CEO Role and Key Executive Appointments

Deutsche Telekom Strengthens Leadership with Tim Höttges’ Extended CEO Role and Key Executive Appointments

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has announced the extension of Tim Höttges’ CEO contract until the end of 2028, ensuring leadership continuity. Additionally, Srini Gopalan will become the new COO of T-Mobile US, and Rodrigo Diehl, CEO of Magenta Telekom, will take over the management of Deutsche Telekom’s German operations. This move reflects Deutsche Telekom’s strategy to bolster its leadership and ensure continued growth and innovation across its global and regional operations.

(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 28-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom AG has made significant announcements, reaffirming its focus on leadership continuity and growth. Tim Höttges, who has served as the company’s CEO since 2014, will remain in his position until the end of 2028 after an early extension of his contract. The decision reinforces the company’s commitment to maintaining its global position in the telecommunications industry. Alongside this, two senior executives are stepping into key new roles within the company’s management team. Srini Gopalan, who has held various leadership positions at Deutsche Telekom, will transition to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) for T-Mobile US. Meanwhile, Rodrigo Diehl, the current CEO of Magenta Telekom in Austria, will take over as the new Head of Deutsche Telekom’s German operations.

Frank Appel, Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Deutsche Telekom, expressed confidence in this new management alignment, highlighting the company’s continued commitment to growth, innovation, and global collaboration. The supervisory board also emphasized the strategic importance of Gopalan’s move to T-Mobile US, given his deep knowledge of the company and the telecommunications industry. Diehl’s appointment is seen as a move to further strengthen Deutsche Telekom’s German business with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and entrepreneurial leadership.

The new appointments reflect Deutsche Telekom’s ongoing dedication to positioning itself as a leader in both the European and global telecommunications sectors, and its forward-looking approach as the company continues to navigate challenges and opportunities in the market.

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SOURCE: Deutsche Telekom AG