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Nick Read is the CEO of Vodafone. Read is based in the United Kingdom. Read was born in 1966 and educated at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Nick Read's departure from Vodafone in late 2022 following investor pressure amid declining financial performance, and subsequent board appointments in the digital infrastructure sector. Read joined EXA Infrastructure in a boardroom role after leaving the telecommunications company, and has continued to take positions in the digital infrastructure space in 2025.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- March 1966
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Education
- Manchester Metropolitan University
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In the News
12 stories- telcotitans.com·
Ex-Vodafone CEO Nick Read joins another digital infra boardroom
- Total Telecom·
Former Vodafone CEO Nick Read finds new home at EXA Infrastructure
- Reuters·
Vodafone CEO to leave after frustrating four years for shareholders
- Vodafone·
Vodafone Group Chief Executive to step down and appointment of interim Group Chief Executive
- Fierce Network·
Vodafone Group CEO Nick Read steps down
- telecomtv.com·
Vodafone CEO Nick Read quits as investor pressure takes its toll
- The Guardian·
Vodafone boss to step down after sharp drop in share price
- The Times of India·
Vodafone CEO Nick Read to step down after four years
- itpro.com·
Nick Read steps down as Vodafone CEO amidst rocky financials
- City AM·
Vodafone group CEO Nick Read to step down within weeks
- Tech Times·
#TechCEO: Vodafone CEO Nick Read On Why European Telcos Need To Team Up For The Future
- Bloomberg.com·
New Vodafone CEO Needs ‘Safe Pair of Hands’ for Deals, Rivalry
Nick Read: FAQ
- What company does Nick Read lead?
- Nick Read is CEO of Vodafone.
- Where was Nick Read educated?
- Nick Read studied at Manchester Metropolitan University.