European Telecom CEOs Meet With EVP Ribera To Discuss The Role Of Connectivity In Enhancing Competitiveness And Sustainable Growth

On January 14,  2025, Connect Europe gathered 8 executives from Europe’s leading connectivity providers for a meeting with Teresa Ribera, the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for a Clean, Just, and Competitive Transition.

The meeting agenda included the role of telecoms in enhancing Europe’s competitiveness, including the importance of scale and consolidation, as well as how to leverage digital networks to achieve the Continent’s climate goals.

The following industry leaders participated in the meeting:

• CEO, Telefonica José María Álvarez Pallete
• CEO, Orange Christel Heydemann;
• CEO, Liberty Global Mike Fries;
• CEO, Vodafone Group Margherita Della Valle;
• CEO, Proximus Group Guillaume Boutin;
• CEO, KPN Joost Farwerck;
• Director-General, Connect Europe, Alessandro Gropelli and
• Chairman of the Board, Connect Europe Steven Tas.

The connectivity sector’s leaders reaffirmed their commitment to fostering collaboration with EU policymakers to enhance Europe’s global competitiveness and sustainability goals.