Danuta Gray, the head of O2 Ireland is to resign next month, after nine years in charge of the company. She will be replaced by O2 UK’s consumer sales director, Stephen Shurrock with effect from December 1st. In the past nine years, O2 Ireland has significantly increased its customer base and become the second largest network in the country.
Ms Gray will also be leaving the Telef³nica Europe board at the end of November. However, she will remain as part-time non-executive chairman of Telef³nica O2 Ireland, and take on an advisory role within Telef³nica Europe.
According to Chief executive of Telef³nica Europe, Matthew Key, the outgoing chief executive had successfully led the Irish business from the outset, and praised her leadership skills. This is a great opportunity for Stephen Shurrock and he is delighted that the company has been able to promote from within the group. Stephen’s appointment underlines the commitment to Ireland and the ongoing success of our business.
Mr Shurrock joined O2 in 2000 and has held a number of senior sales and finance roles, including head of commercial finance for Telef³nica O2 UK. As head of the consumer sales division, he managed a team of 4,000, and has presided over a significant improvement in the performance of Telef³nica O2 UK’s direct business and the online channel.