Vodafone already has a new CEO in Spain. In recent months, the British operator has experienced a great wave of changes. And faced with a future that, for the moment, continues to be unclear in our country, they have already opted for a new person in charge of directing Vodafone Spain.
Therefore, Vodafone Spain announces the appointment of Mário Vaz as CEO. In January, we already heard the news that Colman Deegan was leaving his post on March 31. Therefore, from April 1, his replacement will already take the reins of the direction of the telecommunications operator in our country.
Mário Vaz, chosen by Vodafone
Since we heard the news that Colman Deegan was leaving his position at Vodafone Spain, the telephone operator has been looking for a new replacement to take charge of turning around the situation that the company is currently going through in our country.
On this occasion, the chosen one has been Mário Vaz, he has a law degree from the University of Lisbon and began his professional career in sales in the IT and consumer electronics sector, including the Spanish company ELBE. Although, it was not until 1992 that he began his career at Vodafone Portugal, becoming its CEO from 2012 to the present.
Therefore, it has previously played this role in the neighboring country. In addition, he has also carried out other commercial roles in the company before his appointment as Director of the Enterprise Business Unit in 1999, and as Director of the Consumer Unit in 2002. And, from this last position, in 2009, He joined the Board of Directors, being appointed CEO of Vodafone Portugal in 2012, a position he will continue to hold until April 1.
In addition, the new CEO for Vodafone Spain has commented that “it is an honor for me to lead Vodafone Spain, an exceptional company, which is recognized for the talent of its professionals, for its reputable brand with the purpose of contributing to the country and a pioneer in technological innovations. and service. I am looking forward to driving the growth of the company on these assets.’
What successes have you had?
Vodafone Portugal, under his leadership as CEO, has successfully achieved, for example, the transition from mobile telephony to convergence. This led the operator to become the most admired and reputable company in the telecommunications sector in Portugal, according to the Merco Report of 202.
In addition, it has also been ‘always at the forefront of innovation, offering the best customer experience (market leader in NPS) and increasing the company’s market share and profitability.’ And that’s not all, since Mário Vaz has also been in charge of leading different fiber network expansion projects, which has led to the operator’s headquarters in Portugal reaching 4.3 million homes and businesses with a fixed and convergent offer. In any case, he will be the new one in charge of changing the situation that the operator is going through in our country.
