Philip Jansen
Philip Eric Rene Jansen (born January 1967)[1] is a British businessman, the chief executive officer (CEO) of BT since 1 February 2019, having been CEO of Worldpay since 30 April 2013.
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Born | Philip Eric Rene Jansen[1] January 1967 (age 53)[1] United Kingdom[1] |
Nationality | British[1] |
Education | University College Cardiff |
Occupation | Businessman |
Title | CEO, BT Group |
Term | February 2019- |
Predecessor | Gavin Patterson |
Spouse(s) | Married |
Children | 5 |
Early life
Jansen has a bachelor's degree in economics from University College Cardiff.[2]
Career
In 2010, Jansen joined Brakes Group as CEO, having been COO of Sodexo.[3]
Following the Worldpay IPO in 2015 by its then private equity owners, Bain Capital and Advent International, Jansen was due to receive £50 million.[4]
On 19 September 2018, Worldpay announced that Jansen would step down at the end of the year.[5]
On 25 October 2018 he was announced as the new CEO of BT with effect from 1 February 2019, succeeding Gavin Patterson.[6]
Personal life
Jansen is married, with five children, and lives in west London.[7]
On 12 March 2020, Jansen tested positive for coronavirus. He stated he would self-isolate per health official recommendations.[8]Jansen self-isolated alongside his wife and three of their children. All had caught coronavirus, he believes, and all are recovering.[9]
References
- "Philip Eric Rene JANSEN". Companies House. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- "Executive Profile: Philip E. R. Jansen". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- "Philip Jansen joins Brakes Group as group chief executive". The Caterer. 7 July 2010. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- Caroline Binham (20 September 2015). "Worldpay chief Philip Jansen to receive £50m from flotation". Financial Times. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- Erin Caproni (19 September 2018). "Worldpay co-CEO to exit". Cincinnati Business Courier. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- "BT appoints Worldpay's Philip Jansen as new chief executive". BBC. 25 October 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- "Worldpay boss Philip Jansen set to make £34m in foreign takeover". thisismoney.co.uk. 7 August 2017. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- Rodger, James (2020-03-12). "BT CEO Philip Jansen tests positive for coronavirus". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- Williams, Christopher (March 22, 2020). "BT boss Philip Jansen: 'At first it felt like a mild cold – but I had the virus'". The Telegraph – via www.telegraph.co.uk.