BT International Appoints Ex-Vodacom, Telia Exec as New CFO

Wedoany.com Report-Dec.3, BT International has appointed Johan Lubbe as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Lubbe brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in the telecommunications sector across multiple regions.

During his career, Lubbe served as Chief Financial Officer and interim Chief Executive Officer at Vodacom, where he played a key role in establishing and leading Vodacom Mozambique to a successful market position. He subsequently spent over eight years at Telia in various executive roles, including CFO of Eurasia, regional Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Corporate Control, CFO and Vice President of Finance, interim CFO, CFO of Sweden, and transformational lead.

Most recently, Lubbe was Senior Vice President and Deputy Group CFO at IHS Towers. In that position, he oversaw a team of nine country CFOs across all operating markets, delivering strategic guidance, professional development support, and strong governance frameworks.

Announcing the appointment on LinkedIn, Lubbe expressed appreciation to BT International CEO Bas Burger and the entire team for their warm reception. “I am really looking forward to working with the talented team to continue making BT International a trusted partner to our customers and stakeholders,” he said.

The appointment strengthens BT International’s leadership as the company continues to expand its global network services and support multinational customers in connectivity and digital solutions across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Industry observers note that Lubbe’s extensive experience in emerging and mature telecom markets, combined with his proven track record in financial management and operational transformation, positions him well to guide BT International through its next phase of growth and value creation for shareholders and clients alike.

BT International operates as the wholesale and enterprise division of the BT Group, providing carrier services, cloud connectivity, and managed solutions to communication providers and large organizations worldwide. The division has maintained steady performance amid evolving industry demands for secure, high-capacity international networks.

With Lubbe joining the executive team, BT International aims to further enhance its financial discipline and strategic focus while continuing to deliver reliable services to its global customer base. Colleagues and partners have welcomed the appointment, highlighting expectations for continued collaboration and shared success in the years ahead.