TXO, the UK’s leading provider of sustainable telecoms equipment and solutions, today announced the appointments of Kevin Taylor MBE as Chairman, and Dorothée D’Herde and Ruth Rowan as non-executive directors, further strengthening the TXO Group’s Board as we grow and expand.
Kevin’s extensive background in investor and government relations, as well as technology and services ventures spans over 30 years. Kevin has previously held the position of President, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa and Turkey in BT, where he was a key member of the Global Services Leadership team. He also currently serves as the Chairman of Indigo, the Chairman of Fu3e, and as a Director of Alumni Services, showcasing his experience in developing business growth across various sectors.
Darren Pearce, Group CEO of TXO, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Kevin as Chairman. His wealth of international experience and deep industry knowledge will be instrumental as we continue to expand and diversify our services and products. Kevin’s appointment reflects our commitment to building a world-class team that can expand our existing services through organic growth and acquisition.”
Dorothée D’Herde has had an impressive career in roles that have seen her create a positive impact on both the business world and society. As the former Head of Sustainable Business at Vodafone Group, she played a pivotal role in shaping and executing Vodafone’s global sustainability strategy. Dorothée was also the Director of Sustainability and Social Impact at McKinsey & Company. Her expertise aligns with TXO’s core purpose as a company driving sustainable & circular economy practices in telecoms.
Ruth Rowan, meanwhile, has joined TXO with 25 years of experience leading marketing teams across all parts of the technology industry, including telecommunications, cloud, SaaS and security. As Chief Marketing Officer at Avanade, Ruth is entrusted with the pivotal responsibility of overseeing the company’s global marketing strategy, brand development, and corporate communications. Her experience also includes senior marketing roles with prominent companies such as NTT, Dimension Data, and BT before joining Avanade in February 2022.
Kevin the new TXO Chairman commented:
“I am excited to be joining TXO and I look forward to supporting the vision of Darren and the team in becoming the leading global sustainability business in the telecom industry, I am also delighted to welcome Dorothée and Ruth as esteemed members to our Board, where I am sure they will lend their extensive sector expertise and specialised insights. Dorothée’s ESG leadership and Ruth’s profound experience in global telecoms marketing will bring informed perspectives to address our customers’ present and future challenges. With the ongoing expansion of our global solutions and the increasing demand for our services, their contributions will be invaluable.”