13 July 2006

2+1 equals ?

It may just coincidence, but Asian carriers seem to be jostling for position in Europe again.
Singtel has appointed Barry Walsh, former Equant head of eastern Europe, as MD Europe. Barry is Singtel's first 'local' European MD although you won't find him here. He replaces Hock Yong Chua.
Next week we'll be meeting NTT Europe's new MD, Mr Kazuhiro Nishihata, who is also president of Verio Europe. NTT Europe has been without an MD in London for a couple of years so this is welcome news.
Last but not least we would have been meeting Sol Trujillo at Telstra Europe's centre in Docklands this Friday, but he's been called away.
It all adds up !