The FTTH Council Europe has seven active Committees and a Working Group, covering a wide range of fibre-related topics and industry priorities. The Committees and Working Group of the FTTH Council Europe are instrumental in driving the organization’s mission to advance FTTH technology across the continent. By harnessing expertise, shaping policy, strategizing market development, and promoting collaboration, these groups ensure that the Council remains a leading force in the telecommunications industry. Their strategic importance cannot be overstated, as they lay the foundation for a connected, digital Europe where high-speed internet access is a reality for all.

By mean of this series of interviews with Committee and Working Group Chairs, the FTTH Council Europe aims at fostering a sense of community and collaboration among its Members. Committees and Working Group provide a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving. This collective effort not only accelerates innovation but also builds a robust support system for member organizations, enhancing their capabilities and competitiveness in the market. This is way the efforts and engagement of their individual members deserve the spotlight.

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Face to Face with the Market Intelligence Committee

The Chair and Vicechair of this very animated committee answers some of the most common questions we receive from our audience, with particular emphasis on what is behind the production of the FTTH/B Market Panorama report.

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Let's catch-up with the Deployment & Operations Committee

Michael Timmers, former Chair of this Committee, takes stock of the lates intiatives from the committee and shares his view over the latest trends in technology for the fibre industry.

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Latest from the Women in Fibre Committee

Let's hear what the working group is planning for the FTTH Conference 2023 in Madrid, where they will foster their mission of enhancing female representation within the fibre industry and making sure our sector can benefit the most from diversity in the workplace

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Investing in fibre with the Investors Committee

In this episode, we hear the evolution of the FTTH business in the months to come. While providing guidance to those willing to navigate their way to profitable investments in full-fibre networks, Thomas Miller also presents some of the activities we can expect from the committees in the near future

Face-to-face with the In-Home Broadband Excellence Committee

In this episode of our series, we look at the main priorities for CSPs and why quality in-home broadband experience is crucial for the success of their business.

Focus on the Sustainability Committee

In this episode we focus on the key sustainable challenges facing the fibre industry both in the context of the EU taxonomy and of the energy 2030 targets and much more.

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Interview with the winner of the Member Engagement Individual Award

In this conversation, Barbara Tonarelli delves into her remarkable journey, shares a few words about her career in the fibre industry, and the motivation that has led to her exemplary work at the FTTH Council Europe.

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Latest from Policy & Regulation Committee

Arturs Alksnis provided an in-depth interview where he elaborated on the committee’s key objectives, the regulatory challenges faced by the fibre sector, and the importance of advocacy in promoting full-fibre deployment across Europe.

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The importance of an equal and diverse workplace

In this episode of our series, Barbara deeps dives into the activities of her committe and the importance of fostering a diverse and inclusive environment at the workplace, essential to attract and retain talents, in times where our industry needs trained resources more than ever.

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Zoom on Market Intelligence Committee

The Chair and Vice-Chair of this very animated committee offer valuable insights into the activities of the committee and its significant contributions to advancing FTTH adoption across Europe.

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Let's catch up with the Investors Committee

Thomas Miller, Chair of the Investors Committee of the FTTH Council Europe, shares his perspective on the evolution of the FTTH business in the months to come.

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Focus on the Deployment & Operations Committee

Patrick Faraj, Chair of the Deployment & Operations Committee of the FTTH Council Europe, takes stock of the latest evolutions in FTTH deployment technologies, and looks at the most pressing operational challenges the industry is facing nowadays

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Zoom on the In-Home Broadband Excellence Committee

Maarten Egmond, Chair of the In-Home Broadband Excellence Committee of the FTTH Council Europe, dives into one of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of fiber deployment: the quality of the broadband experience inside the home.

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Steffen Leiwesmeier

Jun 3, 2024

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Applying for a Board of Directors position

First and Last Name: Steffen Leiwesmeier

Company Name: Deutsche GigaNetz GmbH

Current position: Head of Strategic Treasury

Company Type: Telecom Network Operator

Biography:

56yrs, marriaged, 2 daughters (13/15yrs), 1 dachshound. After studyding economics working as a banker for almost 25 yrs, mostly with focus on financing infrastructure and since 2011 fiber in particular. Since 2022 Head of Treasury of Deutsche GigaNetz, a vertically integrated network operator in Germany.

Position statement:

I am in touch with the Council since the Luxemburg Conference 2016, when I was priviliged being the only banker and spoke to so many open minded, experienced entrepeneurs, who all helped me to get on with fiber. The Council and its members opened the door for a huge deal pipeline - and to give something back to the Council I volunteered for the Treasurer position when I was elected into the board. Since the "goldrush" in Fiber is over cash remains king. It’s essential to save sufficient funds for the upcoming roll-out of the fiber sector. I will bring to the table my experience how to save the liquidity for keeping the wheel running. We need to be active in making the Council still attractive for banks and investors. The Council is THE ONLY platform for the entire Fiber ecosystem in Europe, where vendors, banks, investors and the operators are in multilateral touch. That should remain so.

Your past role(s) and activities in the FTTH Council Europe:

Organising of/participating on workshops during the Marseille, Valencia, Vienna, Madrid, Berlin and the virtual ones during the pandemic. 2021-2022 member of the Board of the Council and Treasurer of the FTTH Council Europe

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Browse all episodes from this series

Face to Face with the Market Intelligence Committee

Let's catch-up with the Deployment & Operations Committee

Latest from the Women in Fibre Committee

Investing in fibre with the Investors Committee

Face-to-face with the In-Home Broadband Excellence Committee

Focus on the Sustainability Committee

Interview with the winner of the Member Engagement Individual Award

Latest from Policy & Regulation Committee

The importance of an equal and diverse workplace

Zoom on Market Intelligence Committee

Let's catch up with the Investors Committee

Focus on the Deployment & Operations Committee

Zoom on the In-Home Broadband Excellence Committee

Steffen Leiwesmeier

Applying for a Board of Directors position

Biography:

Position statement:

Your past role(s) and activities in the FTTH Council Europe:

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