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Nick Read
Vodafone · United Kingdom
Nick Read is the chief executive officer of Vodafone. Read is based in the United Kingdom. Earlier roles include positions at Vodafone. Read was born in 1966 and educated at Manchester Metropolitan University.
British businessman who was CEO of Vodafone Group plc from October 2018 to December 2022. He joined Vodafone in 2001 and held various senior roles including Group CFO and Regional CEO for Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific before becoming CEO.
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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Nick Read: FAQ
- Where did Nick Read work previously?
- Earlier roles include Vodafone (CEO, until 2022).
- Where was Nick Read educated?
- Nick Read studied at Manchester Metropolitan University.