Orange CEO: Telecommunications Future, Network Investment and Leadership

In this episode of "In Good Company," Nicolai Tangen interviews Christel Heydemann, the CEO of Orange Group, about the telecom sector, its trends, and challenges. Heydemann emphasizes the importance of connectivity in people's lives, especially during critical moments, and discusses the impact of AI on network traffic and security. A key challenge is value creation in mature markets with flat demographics, leading to a need for consolidation in Europe's fragmented telecom industry. Heydemann also addresses the imbalance between telecom companies' infrastructure investments and the monetization by social media companies, advocating for updated regulations. The conversation further explores the future of 6G, the increasing importance of cybersecurity, and the concept of digital sovereignty. Heydemann shares her leadership style, emphasizing direct communication, energy, and a willingness to learn from failures, and advises young people to avoid boredom and embrace new challenges in their careers.