Vodafone Announces new CEO

Vodafone Hutchison Australia today announced the appointment of Inaki Berroeta as CEO Vodafone Hutchison Australia. Inaki is currently CEO in Romania and will succeed Bill Morrow on 1 March. Bill Morrow will remain with Vodafone Australia until the end of March, at which time he will take the reigns as CEO of the National Broadband Network 

Vodafone Hutchison Australia today announced the appointment of Inaki Berroeta as CEO Vodafone Hutchison Australia. Inaki is currently CEO in Romania and will succeed Bill Morrow on 1 March. Bill Morrow will remain with Vodafone Australia until the end of March, at which time he will take the reigns as CEO of the National Broadband Network 

Bill Morrow has overseen the revitalisation of Vodafone's network services with industry leading initiatives like $5 a day roaming and double data. These reforms in combination with an upgrade of Vodafone's 4G network, which was today revealed as the fastest network in the country, have steered Vodafone away from its historically poor reputation. 

Inaki Berroeta has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 2010 overseeing 3500-employees with a total revenue was EUR 769 million. 

Under Mr Berroeta’s leadership Vodafone Romania has delivered growth and improved profitability in a highly competitive market and tough economic conditions. He led Vodafone Romania’s successful bid to renew and acquire a 15‑year spectrum license and established the company as the first mobile carrier to offer LTE services.

Outgoing CEO of Vodafone Australia, Bill Morrow, said Mr Berroeta’s international experience and passion for the Vodafone family would ensure a smooth transition and a continued transformation of the company. “Inaki is a great fit for the local team and his diverse background places him well to take Vodafone through to the next phase of its 3 year turnaround.  His appointment demonstrates Vodafone Group’s and Hutchison Whampoa’s commitment to developing talent globally and to putting the right people in the right places.”

A 20-year veteran of the telecommunications industry, Mr Berroeta was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Malta in 2007 and prior to this held various operational roles at Vodafone Spain, Global Star USA, AirTouch International Inc (USA), Airtel Moviles (Spain) and Keon (Spain and USA).

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