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Here's the cv of Dr Paul Reynolds, the man announced today as the successor to Theresa Gattung at Telecom.
DR PAUL REYNOLDS - CAREER DETAILS
" 2000-present Chief Executive, BT Wholesale
Reporting to BT CEO Ben Verwaayen, Paul has led a growing £8bn business with an annual investment programme of over £2bn. In addition, he holds executive responsibility for BT's 21st century network transformation programme. Paul led the delivery of broadband in BT, now with some ten million customers, and the most extensive footprint in the world. In 2005-2006 Paul designed and led BT's access network Operational Separation and the creation of Openreach. He is also responsible for BT Group Chief Technology Office and One-IT, BT's IT and systems activities.
" 2004-Present Board Member of E-Access (Japan)
Paul joined the Board of E-Access as a Non-Executive Director. E-Access is a highly successful new entrant Broadband company and has just launched a 3G mobile business, e-mobile.
" 1998-2000 Managing Director, BT Network & Information Services
This was the biggest line job in BT, with leadership of some 34,000 people in networks, information systems and the BT Development Labs, Adastral Park. Paul built the biggest IP transport network in Europe, Europe's biggest web-hosting facility and established over ten months, BT's access DSL capability, simultaneously raising service standards to new heights.
" 1998 Director, BT UK Effectiveness
Paul reported to the Group Managing Director with responsibility for restructuring BT in the UK to make it more market-focused and for driving BT's 'Efficiency Challenge' programme.
" 1997-1998 Director, Strategy
This was a short term assignment leading the BT team in negotiations with AT&T to form a joint venture from their global businesses. The two companies agreed to form the Concert JV.
" 1994-1997 General Manager, Scotland
Paul led approximately 4,500 BT people who planned, built and delivered telecommunications services to two million customers across Scotland.
