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  • Former BT boss in advanced talks to be next chairman of Heathrow

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    The former BT Group chief Philip Jansen is lined up to be the next chairman of Heathrow Airport as it prepares to deliver a nearly £50bn expansion. Jansen, is in advanced talk with the board and shareholders of the UK’s largest aviation hub about taking on the role, according to Sky News. Sources said an [...]

    Heathrow boss Thomas Woldbye is expected to lay the groundwork for what is the largest private investment programme in Heathrow's history.
  • WPP: Ad giant names former BT boss Jansen as new chair to navigate AI challenges

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    Advertising giant WPP has appointed the former BT boss Philip Jansen as its new chair after a long search for a steady hand to help it navigate a difficult time. The rise of AI has caused upheaval within the industry, as it must adjust to a new set of tools which can replace many of [...]

    In June last year, a disruption to BT's network fault meant it could not connect calls to emergency services between 06:24 and 16:56.
  • Rentokil shares spike 11 per cent after BT boss eyes takeover

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    Philip Jansen, the former chief of BT Group, is eyeing a bid to take over FTSE 100 pest control firm Rentokil Initial, according to reports.

    Rentokil has been under pressure from investors since its bid to expand into North America has failed to pay off.

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