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Katie Milligan takes helm at BT's Openreach unit
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 10, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 10, 2026
Quick Summary
Katie Milligan becomes chief of BT's Openreach, succeeding Bas Burger. Clive Selley will take over BT International as Burger departs.
Katie Milligan takes helm at BT's Openreach unit
Leadership Changes at BT
Feb 10 (Reuters) - Britain's biggest telecoms group BT on Tuesday named Katie Milligan as the chief of its Openreach business, which builds and maintains the UK's largest broadband network.
Overview of New Appointments
Bas Burger, the chief executive of BT International, is also set to leave after 18 years and will be succeeded by Clive Selley.
Impact on BT's Operations
(Reporting by DhanushVignesh Babu in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)
Key Takeaways
- •Katie Milligan named chief of BT's Openreach.
- •Bas Burger to leave BT after 18 years.
- •Clive Selley to succeed Bas Burger.
- •Openreach maintains UK's largest broadband network.
- •Leadership changes impact BT operations.
Frequently Asked Questions about Katie Milligan takes helm at BT's Openreach unit
1What is Openreach?
Openreach is a subsidiary of BT Group responsible for the infrastructure that connects homes and businesses to the UK's broadband network.
2What is telecommunications?
Telecommunications refers to the transmission of information over significant distances by electronic means, including telephone, internet, and broadcasting.