The BT board is now actively searching for a suitable successor, with several candidates already being considered. Crozier expects that news regarding the appointment will be announced over the summer. In the meantime, the company emphasizes that it is business as usual, with a focus on executing plans and meeting the needs of stakeholders.
Prior to joining BT, Jansen held various leadership positions, including CEO of Worldpay, CEO and chair at Brakes Group, and CEO for Europe, South Africa, and India at Sodexo. He joined BT’s board in January 2019 and assumed the role of CEO in February of the same year. Jansen is also a Senior Advisor at Bain Capital and a trustee of Wellbeing of Women.