TDE.L Regulatory News (TDE)

27 Oct 2009 16:30



Personnel changes in Telefónica O2 Board of Directors 

October 27, 2009

At its meeting on October 27, 2009, the Supervisory Board of Telefónica O2 Czech Republic acknowledged a written statement from Juraj Šedivý regarding his resignation from the function of member of the Board of Directors. The Supervisory Board has chosen John Gerald McGuigan, who is currently the General Director of Telefónica O2 Slovakia, to fill the open position. The Board of Directors of the company subsequently elected current member of the Board of Directors Jesús Pérez de Uriguen First Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors.

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About Telefónica O2 Czech Republic 

Telefónica O2 Czech Republic is a major integrated operator in the Czech Republic. It is now operating more than seven million lines, both fixed and mobile, making it one of the world's leading providers of fully converged services. The organization offers the most comprehensive portfolio of voice and data services in this country. It is paying special attention to the exploitation of the growth potential, particularly in the data and Internet sector. Telefónica O2 Czech Republic operates the largest fixed and mobile network including a 3rd generation network, CDMA (for data), and UMTS, enabling voice, data and video transmission. Telefónica O2 Czech Republic is also a notable provider of ICT services.

About Telefónica Europe

Telefónica Europe is a business division of Telefónica comprising mobile, fixed, and DSL operations in the UK, Ireland, the Isle of Man, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. With the exception of Isle of Man, all the operating businesses use 'O2' as their consumer brand. Telefónica Europe also has 50% ownership of the UK and Irish Tesco Mobile and German Tchibo Mobilfunk joint venture businesses. Telefónica Europe is headquartered in Slough, UK, and has 43 million mobile and fixed customers.