About the Committee

The Investments & ESG Committee brings together the work of the Council's former Investors, Sustainability and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committees under a single structure, reflecting how closely capital, environmental performance and social responsibility are now linked in digital infrastructure.

The Committee provides a forum for investors, operators and industry experts to examine the financial and non-financial factors shaping fibre and data centre investment across Europe. Its scope spans the investment landscape and financing conditions for network rollout, the environmental footprint and sustainability credentials of fibre infrastructure, and the governance and diversity practices that support a resilient, competitive industry.

By combining these perspectives, the Committee aims to give members a clearer view of how ESG considerations influence investment decisions,  and how the sector can demonstrate its value to the investors, policymakers and stakeholders who rely on that evidence.

This page is new and growing. The Committee's reports, studies, and other resources will be added here as they're published - in the meantime, you can explore the latest assets below.

Panel 11 - Altnets & Investments: Powering the Next Phase of UK Fibre

Apr 16, 2026
FTTH Conference 2026 | Panel Sessions | 16 April

The UK fibre market is moving into a new phase—defined less by rapid rollout and more by sustainability, scale, and long-term value creation. As alternative network operators (altnets) mature, questions around funding, consolidation, differentiation, and operational efficiency are becoming central to success.

This panel will explore how investment strategies are evolving alongside the market, what investors now expect from fibre assets, and how altnets can position themselves for the next stage of growth. Discussion topics will include the changing funding landscape, M&A and consolidation trends, build-versus-buy strategies, and the implications of competition for returns and network economics.

Designed for operators, investors, and industry stakeholders, the session will provide practical insights into how capital and strategy are aligning to power the next chapter of full-fibre deployment in the UK.

Speakers:

  • Jeremy Chelot - CEO at Netomnia & Group
  • Oliver Bradley - Senior Managing Director at Macquarie Capital
  • Ronan Kelly - Managing Director at AllPoints Fibre
  • Sam Horrocks - CFO at Hyperoptic
  • Moderated by Gita Sorensen - Founder Director at GOS Consulting
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