New CEO of Vodafone

• Margherita Della Valle has been interim CEO of Vodafone Group since Nick Read stepped down in December 2022. 

• Vodafone Group announced that Della Valle has been named as permanent Chief Executive. Della Valle’s career at Vodafone has included marketing, operational, commercial and financial positions.

• Della Valle has been with Vodafone for nearly 30 years, serving in various roles between 1994 and 2007 until she became the company’s CFO for its European operations.

• She became the Group financial controller in 2010, before rising to deputy CFO in 2015 and CFO in 2018. 

• During her time as interim CEO, Della Valle was tasked with accelerating the execution of the company’s strategy to improve operational performance and deliver shareholder value.