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Allison Kirkby

Allison Kirkby

Chief Executive at BT Group

BT Group•United Kingdom

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Experience24+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Experienced Chief Executive and Board Member with a demonstrated history of working in the TMT, FMCG and Retail industries. Recognised for creating significant shareholder value, and for building and successfully leading strong teams in periods of change. Allison is also one of Sweden’s most respected CEOs, having been awarded Most Powerful Female CEO in 2017, and Female Boss of the Year in 2020.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Department for Business and TradeCurrent
    Mar 2025–Present· 1 yr 7 mos
    • Member Board of TradeCurrent
      Mar 2025–Present
  • Department for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeCurrent
    Mar 2025–Present· 1 yr 7 mos
    • Member Board of TradeCurrent
      Mar 2025–Present
  • GSMACurrent
    2025–Present· 1 yr 9 mos
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      2025–Present
  • BT GroupCurrent
    Mar 2019–Present· 7 yrs 7 mos
    • Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      Feb 2024–Present
    • Non-Executive Director
      Mar 2019–Feb 2024
  • Brookfield
    Feb 2023–Dec 2025· 2 yrs 10 mos
    • Senior Advisor
      Mar 2025–Dec 2025
    • Non-Executive Director
      Feb 2023–Mar 2025
  • Telia
    May 2020–Feb 2024· 3 yrs 9 mos
    • President and Chief Executive Officer
      May 2020–Feb 2024
  • TDC Group
    Dec 2018–Oct 2019· 10 mos
    • President & Group CEO
      Dec 2018–Oct 2019
  • Reach for Change
    Sep 2015–Nov 2018· 3 yrs 2 mos
    • Member, Board of Directors
      Sep 2015–Nov 2018
  • Tele2
    May 2014–Dec 2018· 4 yrs 7 mos
    • President & Group CEO
      Sep 2015–Dec 2018
    • Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
      May 2014–Sep 2015
  • Greggs
    2013–May 2019· 6 yrs 4 mos
    • Non Executive Director & Chair of Audit Committee
      2013–May 2019
  • In Kind Direct
    May 2002–Sep 2014· 12 yrs 4 mos
    • Trustee & Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee
      May 2002–Sep 2014

Education

Doctor of Business Administration (Honorary)

Glasgow Caledonian University

Executive in Residence

Copenhagen Business School

Fellowship

CIMA

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Reports To
Allison Kirkby
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

17 of 17 skills
Change ManagementP&L ManagementFinancial AnalysisManagementBusiness PlanningMergers & AcquisitionsFinanceStrategyStrategic PlanningConsumer ProductsCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness StrategyCompetitive AnalysisFMCGFast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)Managerial FinanceForecasting