Zayo Group, a global provider of network infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Colman Deegan as the new CEO of Zayo Europe. Deegan comes with 25 years of esteemed experience in the telecom industry, having spent a large part of his career at Vodafone. His tenure at Zayo Europe begins, effectively, on April 16, 2024. The main focus of his role will be to drive business growth in an increasingly digital continent where cloud and AI adoption continues to surge.

Bringing a wealth of experience to his new position, Deegan has held several senior leadership roles at Vodafone, including that of Group M&A Director, CFO at Vodafone India and Italy, and CEO of Vodafone Turkey. In his most recent role as Vodafone Spain's CEO, he successfully steered an operational turnaround in a highly competitive market.

Steve Smith, Group CEO of Zayo, stated: "Colman's experience and proven track record as a CEO leading large teams and businesses makes him perfectly equipped to take our European business to new heights, together with our outstanding local team. Colman will drive Zayo forward, strengthening our partnerships with data centres, hyperscalers, and enterprises across Europe. Under Colman's leadership, we are confident that we will achieve our bold ambitions and maximise our impact in the European market."

Colman Deegan also expressed his enthusiasm for joining Zayo Europe. He said, "I am delighted to join Zayo Europe and lead this world-class team. Zayo is a leading player in the European market, providing top-tier connectivity through its best-in-class fibre network. It's an exciting time for the digital infrastructure sector, given Zayo's latest investments in Europe and the significant growth opportunities that lie ahead."

During his career, Deegan has always demonstrated an ability to lead and drive growth in large businesses and teams. Hence, the appointment of such a seasoned industry veteran at Zayo Europe signifies the company’s commitment to innovation and growth in the European market. While digital infrastructure continues to evolve, the need for a committed and experienced leader to navigate this dynamic landscape becomes all the more critical. Given his experience and expertise, Deegan seems to be the perfect fit to steer the business to new heights in these rapidly changing times.