• BT Group
  •  Overview
  • Last Modified:
  • July 23, 2025
  • Company type:
  • Public
  • Industry:
  • Technology
  • Verified:
  • No
  • No of Employees:
  • 100 001 +
  • Stock Code:
  • BT.A
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  • Turnover $50m + ?:
  • Yes
  • Headquarters:
  • United Kingdom
  • Public Interest Score:
  • 750+

 

  • BT Group
  • General Information

Description

BT Group is a leading provider of communications solutions and services, with a strong presence in the UK and a global reach. It offers a wide range of services including fixed and mobile telecommunications, digital products, security, and network infrastructure. BT Group serves individuals, businesses, and public sector organizations, operating under brands like BT, EE, Openreach, and Plusnet. 

Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
Key Aspects of BT Group:
  • UK Market Leader:
    BT Group is the largest provider of fixed-line, broadband, and mobile services in the UK. 

  • Global Operations:
    While rooted in the UK, BT Group has a significant international presence, operating in around 180 countries. 

  • Customer Base:
    BT Group serves a diverse customer base, including consumers, businesses of all sizes, and public sector organizations. 

  • Operating Segments:
    BT Group’s operations are organized into customer-facing units: Consumer (serving individuals and families), Business (serving businesses and public sector), and Openreach (wholesaling fixed access infrastructure). 

  • Subsidiaries and Brands:
    BT Group encompasses various subsidiaries and brands, including Openreach (an independently governed infrastructure provider) and EE (a mobile operator). 

  • Focus on Innovation:
    BT Group is actively involved in developing and deploying new technologies like 5G and fiber-optic communication, aiming to enhance connectivity and digital inclusion. 

  • Commitment to Sustainability:
    BT Group has set ambitious goals for sustainability, including achieving net-zero emissions and promoting responsible technology use. 

  • Historical Significance:
    BT Group has a rich history dating back to the Electric Telegraph Company in 1846, evolving through various transformations to become the company it is today. 

  • Headquarters:
    BT Group is headquartered in London, UK. 

  • Listed on the London Stock Exchange:
    BT Group is a publicly traded company listed on the London Stock Exchange. 
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  • Company Information
  • Company System Number:
  • 14901
  • Founded Year: 
  • 1980
  • Registration Number: 
  • 02382161
  • Country: 
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
  • Stock Exchanges: 
    • London Stock Exchange
  • Financial year end: 
  • March
  • No. of Countries operations: 
  • 180
  • Company Status: 
  • In Business
  • Industry Sub Category: 
  • Date listed on Stock Exchange: 
  • 03/12/1984

 

  • Contact Information
  • Business operation: 
  • BT Group plc (formerly British Telecom) is a British multinational telecommunications holding company headquartered in London, England.
  • Primary office: 
  • London, Maersk House, 1 Braham St, United Kingdom

 

  • Additional Information
  • Listed?: 
  • Yes
  • Company secretary: 
  • Sabine Chalmers
  • Reporting currency: 
  • GBP
  • ISIN number (12 digit): 
LSE
GB0030913577
  • Authorised shares:
  • Issued shares:
  • No of shareholders:
  • 1001 and more shareholders
  • No of shareholders holding 20%:
  • 1 shareholder
  • Number of shares traded
  • Per Year:
  • Per Quarter:
  • Per Month:

 

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Credit Rating

NameLogoCountryHeadquartersRating
Fitch RatingsCredit LogoUnited States of AmericaNew YorkBBB

 

Countries Operations/ Offices


 

Company Directors

Name
Nationality
Age
Role
Qualification
Name

Adam

Non Executive
NationalityUnited Kingdom
62
RoleNED
Qualification(BA) Business Organisation
Date Appointed: 01/01/2021
Duration:
5 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Philip

Executive
NationalityUnited Kingdom
59
RoleCEO
QualificationNot Available
Date Appointed: 01/01/2019
Duration:
7 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Isabel

Non Executive
NationalityUnited Kingdom
66
RoleNED
QualificationMA French and German
Date Appointed: 01/01/2014
Duration:
12 years and 8 months
Independance: N
Profile
Name

Matthew

Non Executive
NationalityUnited Kingdom
63
RoleNED
QualificationBA (HONS)Management Science
Date Appointed:
Duration:
Date not available.
Independance: Date not available.
Profile
Name

Allison

Non Executive
NationalityUnited Kingdom
58
RoleNED
QualificationAccounting Degree
Date Appointed: 01/01/2019
Duration:
7 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Ian

Non Executive
NationalityUnited Kingdom
66
RoleNED
QualificationGraduated Economics and Law
Date Appointed: 01/01/2020
Duration:
6 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Leena

Non Executive
NationalityUnited Kingdom
56
RoleNED
QualificationBachelor's degree (E&TC) Engineering
Date Appointed: 01/01/2019
Duration:
7 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Sara

Non Executive
NationalityUnited Kingdom
64
RoleNED
QualificationNot Available
Date Appointed:
Duration:
Date not available.
Independance: Date not available.
Profile

 

Directors Tenure

Name
Duration
Name

Adam Crozier

Duration5 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Philip Jansen

Duration7 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Isabel Hudson

Duration12 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Matthew Key

DurationDuration not available.
Profile
Name

Allison Kirkby

Duration7 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Ian Cheshire

Duration6 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Leena Nair

Duration7 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Sara Weller

DurationDuration not available.
Profile

 

Director Experience

Name
Experience
Name

Adam

Experience Technology, Television Services
Profile
Name

Philip

Experience Technology, Telecom
Profile
Name

Isabel

Experience Technology, Business Services
Profile
Name

Matthew

Experience Technology, Telecom
Profile
Name

Allison

Experience Technology, Telecom
Profile
Name

Ian

Experience Technology, Banking
Profile
Name

Leena

Experience Technology, Retail
Profile
Name

Sara

Experience Technology, Retail
Profile

 

Company Auditors

Name
Date Appointed
Years
Name

KPMG

Date Appointed01/01/2017
Year9 years and 8 months
Profile

 

 

Company Committees

Name

Matthew Key

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU, RE
Profile
Name

Allison Kirkby

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU
Profile
Name

Ian Cheshire

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU, RE
Profile
Name

Leena Nair

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, RE
Profile
Name

Sara Weller

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU
Profile
Name

Adam Crozier

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Philip Jansen

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Isabel Hudson

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile

 

Committee
Abbreviation
Supervisory Board
SB
Board
BD
Risk & Compliance
RC
Audit
AU
Remuneration
RE
Capital investment
CI
Industry Specific
IS
Nominations & Governance
NG
Health, Safety & Environment
HS
Social & Ethics
SE
Technology
TE
Executive
EX
Other
OT