Ben Verwaayen

Over three decades, I have held numerous executive positions at leading telecommunications and technology providers. I was Chief Executive Officer of BT Group PLC and Alcatel-Lucent. I have served as President of KPN Telecom and Vice-Chairman of Lucent Technologies. I am currently Chairman of the Board of Renewi and on the Board of Directors of Akamai and OFCOM. I am an Officer of the order Orange-Nassau, Honorary Knight of the British Empire (KBE) and Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur. I have a master's degree in law and international politics from the University of Utrecht.