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We announce an important leadership change within our company. As of January 1, 2025, Ľubor Žatko will take over as Managing Director, succeeding Andreas Truls, who has led our organization with exceptional dedication for nearly five years.

Ľubor Žatko, a leader with extensive experience in technology and IT, brings strategic vision and expertise gained during a successful career in prominent companies within the banking and telecommunications sectors. Over the past 16 years, he has held various executive roles within the Deutsche Telekom Group.

"I am honored to join the team in Košice, which has achieved remarkable success. My ambition is to continue building a competitive company that keeps pace with the dynamic world of information technology," said Ľubor Žatko. He also expressed gratitude to his predecessor: "I thank Andreas Truls for his leadership, which has laid a solid foundation for further growth."

Andreas Truls has led the company since 2020. "Being part of the Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia story has been an exceptional experience for me. I am proud of the team that has strengthened our market position, delivered technological innovations, and built strong relationships with clients and partners both domestically and internationally. Thank you for your support, and I wish Ľubor Žatko great success in advancing this outstanding company," said Truls, who will continue his career within the Deutsche Telekom Group at Open Telekom Cloud.

About Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia

Our company is a leading IT company and part of the Deutsche Telekom Group, one of Europe's largest telecommunications providers. The company specializes in delivering innovative IT solutions and services across various industries. Its portfolio includes cloud technologies, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, software development, and IT system operations. Headquartered in Košice, it employs 4,000 IT professionals, making it the largest IT employer in Slovakia. This year, we were ranked second place in the prestigious Best Employer Awards in the IT and Telecommunications category.

About Ľubor Žatko

Ľubor Žatko is a graduate of the Faculty of Informatics and Electrical Engineering at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava. He began his career in 1997, leading teams focused on the development of mobile networks in Central and Eastern Europe. He has amassed extensive experience in major companies in the telecommunications and banking sectors, holding senior IT and technology roles, including positions at Český Mobil (now Vodafone ČR), First Data CEE Slovakia, Barclaycard UK, and Slovak Telekom.

Since 2009, he has been part of the Deutsche Telekom Group, specifically at Slovak Telekom, a.s., where he and his team designed and implemented numerous strategic and transformational projects.

In 2016, he was appointed Director of Network Development and Construction at Slovak Telekom and T-Mobile Czech Republic, overseeing changes and advancements in mobile and fixed networks.

From 2019, he served as the Chief Technology and IT Officer at Magyar Telekom, Hungary's largest mobile operator. As a member of the company's senior management, he was responsible for strategy, efficiency, new product implementation, innovation, and overseeing IT systems and infrastructure, as well as mobile and fixed networks. He also holds a position on the Board of Directors at Makedonski Telekom AD.