Verizon has appointed former Deutsche Telekom technology executive Abdu Mudesir, according to reports.

German publication Handelsblatt reports that Mudesir will replace Joe Russo when he retires in the coming months.

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Mudesir left Deutsche Telekom, the parent company of US telecoms giant T-Mobile, earlier this year after requesting to leave the carrier. It was noted at the time that Mudesir would "take on a new professional role abroad."

Handelsblatt has reported that he will pitch up at Verizon, working under CEO Dan Schulman.