Abdu Mudesir to succeed Claudia Nemat as Deutsche Telekom's Technology and Innovation Chief

Deutsche Telekom, a major player in the telecommunications sector, has announced a significant shift in its leadership structure. Claudia Nemat, who has overseen the company's Technology and Innovation portfolio since 2017, will be stepping down from her position on the Board of Management when her contract concludes next year. She plans to pursue a portfolio of entrepreneurial activities, including international board mandates.

Effective October 1, 2025, Dr. Abdurazak Mudesir will assume responsibility for Technology and Innovation. Mudesir currently serves as the Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and also holds the position of CTO for Deutsche Telekom's operations in Germany. His tenure at the company has been marked by significant contributions to network development.

During Nemat's 14-year tenure on the Board, she was instrumental in driving the digitalization of networks, the success of 5G deployment, building resilient supply chains, and developing the company's artificial intelligence strategy. Dr. Frank Appel, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, acknowledged Nemat's contributions and expressed confidence in Mudesir's ability to continue advancing Deutsche Telekom's technological agenda.

Timotheus Höttges, CEO of Deutsche Telekom, highlighted Mudesir's role in expanding the company's high-performance network architecture, including over 10.5 million fiber optic connections and 98% 5G coverage in Germany. Höttges also credited Mudesir with advancing key future technologies such as Open RAN, cloud infrastructure, and AI-based network control, which have improved efficiency and automation.

Mudesir, in his statement, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him and acknowledged Nemat's significant impact. He looks forward to shaping the next technological phase for Deutsche Telekom, emphasizing the company's commitment to innovation, social responsibility, and international competitiveness.