23-25 June 2026
Copenhagen
Lester Thomas
Head of New Technologies and Innovation
Vodafone
Composable IT and Ecosystems summit
Other
Chief Systems Architect and Distinguished Engineer at Vodafone Group Plc. Responsible for Vodafone’s Open Digital Architecture Strategy, including their transformation to a platform-oriented, cloud-native, agile and API first company. Also a TM Forum Distinguished Fellow and champion for the TM Forum Open API programme.
I am passionate about the role Telecoms can play in society and how technology can help build a smarter and more sustainable future.
Prior to Vodafone, I was Chief Technology Officer at an internet start-up and also spent 4 Years working in consulting across Europe and USA. I have a PhD in Digital Information Theory from the University of Wales and held a post-Doctorate research position at the University of Cambridge.
For recent articles see https://authory.com/LesterThomas
I am passionate about the role Telecoms can play in society and how technology can help build a smarter and more sustainable future.
Prior to Vodafone, I was Chief Technology Officer at an internet start-up and also spent 4 Years working in consulting across Europe and USA. I have a PhD in Digital Information Theory from the University of Wales and held a post-Doctorate research position at the University of Cambridge.
For recent articles see https://authory.com/LesterThomas
