CEO John Porter lends his chair to a student for one day

Today John Porter, CEO of Telenet, shares his office with a student of Solvay Brussels School Economics & Management. Lenka Slezakova will walk a day in John’s shoes and discover what a day in the life of a CEO is like.

This ‘position switch’ is part of the ‘CEO for a day’ concept, an event that started in Spain eight years ago. The concept is being organised for the third consecutive year in Belgium by the international executive search company Odgers Berndtson.

The concept is quite simple: after a comprehensive selection, five top master students of Solvay Brussels School are linked to five CEO’s of large companies in Belgium. In practice, this means that Lenka will accompany John an entire day to all his meetings and encounters, both internally and externally.

John Porter is enthusiastic: “I’ve been really looking forward to this day. One the one hand it is a unique opportunity for future talents to further develop themselves professionally. Lenka will learn how theory is translated into operations and how we translate strategic decisions in specific plans. On the other hand, I hope she will inspire me with her fresh ideas. I’m also looking forward to find out what drives young, future talent. In other words, I am convinced it will be a win-win for both of us.”

In addition to John Porter, the CEOs of AGC, Degroof Petercam, EVS Broadcast Equipment and Solvay are also participating in this concept.

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About Telenet group

As a provider of entertainment and telecommunications services in Belgium and Luxembourg, Telenet group aims to offer its customers the best possible experience in the digital world. Through its Telenet, BASE and TADAAM brands, the company provides digital television, internet, and fixed and mobile telephony services to residential customers in Belgium. In the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Telenet group provides these services under the Eltrona brand. 

Telenet Business serves the business market in Belgium and Luxembourg with connectivity, hosting and security solutions. With more than 3,000 employees, Telenet group has one clear goal: to make living and working easier and more enjoyable. 

Telenet group is an integral part of Ziggo Group, which brings together Telenet group and VodafoneZiggo. Telenet group continues to operate under its own brands and remains responsible for its customers, employees, strategy and performance in its markets. Ziggo Group is 90% owned by Liberty Global and 10% owned by Vodafone Group. 

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