Nick Read

CEO, Vodafone Group

Nick Read joined Vodafone Group in 2001, holding local, regional and global senior executive roles until being appointed as CEO in 2018. Prior to joining Vodafone, Nick held senior global finance positions with United Business Media Plc and Federal Express Worldwide.

Vodafone’s purpose is to connect for a better future enabling an inclusive and sustainable digital society. Its technology, connectivity, platforms and products and services support consumers, government and businesses through the delivery of Gigabit networks to increase access to vital connectivity, expanding access to education, healthcare and digital skills; supporting Small and Medium Enterprises, the backbone of our economies; and being recognized for its climate change action and transparency including Vodafone’s commitment to have European network powered by 100% renewable electricity by July of this year.

Nick serves as a champion for HeforShe, a UN solidarity movement for gender equality and is a Commissioner of the UN Broadband Commission. Under Nick's leadership, Vodafone has expanded its commitment to diversity and inclusion through parental leave, tackling domestic violence and abuse in society and introducing a new global commitment on menopause. In addition, Vodafone’s Foundation supports communities in Europe and Africa in the areas of health, education and equality. Nick is a Non-Executive Director with Booking Holdings Inc