On July 23, 2025, it was reported that Cobian, the Chief Financial Officer of Virgin Media O2, was poached by BT to become its new finance chief. Cobian had served as CFO of Telefonica's UK mobile network O2 since 2016 before transitioning to the same role at Virgin Media O2 in 2021.
This executive departure marks a significant change in the leadership structure of Virgin Media O2, a 50-50 joint venture between Liberty Global and Telefonica. The CFO position is critical for financial strategy and oversight.
The move to a direct competitor like BT highlights the competitive landscape in the UK telecommunications market. Virgin Media O2 will now need to appoint a successor to fill this key financial leadership role.
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