Vodafone Czech Republic, CEO, Oct. 2005 - Feb. 2006
Vodafone discovers Oskar in the Czech Republic
Covering a critical geographical gap, Vodafone, the world's largest wireless operator, buys Canadian TIW's operations in both the Czech Republic and Romania for US $4,4 billion, on March 15th 2005.
The largest ever single private company transaction in the Czech Republic
Vodafone brings great expectations to the Czech market:
to increase Oskar's 17% market share, amid greater competition in terms of new services and reduced tariffs
to shake up the Czech mobile market
to raise the bar for services
My Role:
As the first CEO of Vodafone Czech Republic, I led the transition from Oskar into Vodafone
Delivering on the operating company plans during the integration phase
Swiftly delivering a complete 360-degree brand migration quickly (by February 1st, 2006)
Ensuring that business performance will not be impaired - in fact, business improved
Transitioning Vodafone Czech Republic to parent company standards and achieving best - in- class operator status in just 7 months.