Vodafone Announces Leadership Transition as CHRO Leanne Wood Steps Aside

Vodafone Group Plc (“Vodafone”)  announces that Leanne Wood will step down as Chief Human Resources Officer and as a member of the Vodafone Group Executive Committee, effective 1 January 2026. Leanne will continue to represent Vodafone on the Board of Vodacom Group Limited and the Vantage Towers AG Shareholders’ Committee, as she pursues a portfolio career.

“I want to thank Leanne for her outstanding contribution to Vodafone, our colleagues and our customers. Leanne has played a central role in our mission to change Vodafone through improving the experience for our customers, simplifying our organisation and delivering sustainable growth. I’m delighted she will continue to support both Vodacom and Vantage Towers in non-executive roles and wish her the very best as she pursues this next phase of her career.”

– Margherita Della Valle, CEO, Vodafone Group 

“It has been a privilege to hold the role of Chief HR Officer of Vodafone since 2019. Over that time, we have transformed the company together and I’m very proud to have contributed alongside all of our colleagues. With our portfolio now reshaped and Vodafone positioned for multi-year growth, it’s the right time for me to conclude my Executive career. I’m delighted that I will continue to be part of Vodafone and look forward to supporting Margherita and the team.”

– Leanne Wood, Chief Human Resources Officer, Vodafone Group

Leanne’s successor as Chief HR Officer will be announced before the end of September 2025.