Author Archives: Jo Bertram

O2's Mark Leonard named as an OUTstanding LGBT+ future leader

by Jo Bertram, Wednesday 30 October 2019
By Jo Bertram, Managing Director, O2 Business and Executive Sponsor for Diversity & Inclusion Today, I’m thrilled to say our very own Mark Leonard has been named as an LGBT+ Future Leader in the annual OUTstanding list. The award, published today on Yahoo! Finance, recognises the top 50 individuals globally who have made a significant … more »

Proud at O2 marks Pride 2019

by Jo Bertram, Tuesday 2 July 2019
By Jo Bertram, O2 Executive Sponsor for Diversity and Inclusion This week I’m getting ready for Pride after our staff network, Proud at O2, invited members of O2’s executive committee to join them.  I attend most years, but this will be my first time taking part in the O2 parade.  Alongside Ann Pickering and Nina … more »

O2's Ana Herranz named in Management Today's 35 Women Under 35

by Jo Bertram, Friday 28 June 2019
By Jo Bertram, Chief Digital & Strategy Officer, O2 Recently Ana Herranz, O2’s (Telefonica UK) Head of Customer & Commercial Strategy was named in Management Today’s 35 Women Under 35, the UK’s longest-running, prestigious list of female business talent. I was incredibly proud to learn of Ana’s inclusion– having been selected from a competitive shortlist for … more »

Bringing BAME to the table

by Jo Bertram, Monday 4 March 2019
Diversity is not a new subject. Whether it’s in films, in sport or, closer to home, in the workplace, diversity remains a hot topic. We need to strive to live in a world where everyone feels empowered. Where everyone feels included and valued. This is something that I’m particularly passionate about and last September I … more »