Timotheus Höttges

Timotheus Höttges serves as Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Telekom AG, one of Europe's leading telecommunications companies, a position he has held since January 2014. Born in Solingen, Germany in 1962, Höttges has transformed Deutsche Telekom into a global telecommunications powerhouse through strategic acquisitions, massive infrastructure investments, and a clear focus on digital transformation. Under his leadership, Deutsche Telekom completed the landmark $26 billion merger of T-Mobile US with Sprint in 2020, creating America's second-largest wireless carrier and significantly strengthening the company's position in the crucial U.S. market. Höttges has driven Deutsche Telekom's evolution from a traditional telecommunications provider to a comprehensive digital services company, focusing on convergent fixed-network and mobile offerings alongside network-related products including television and cloud services. His strategic vision has led to record investments of €21 billion worldwide, accelerating the rollout of 5G networks and fiber-optic infrastructure while achieving best-in-class network quality across Deutsche Telekom's key markets. Beyond telecommunications, Höttges demonstrates strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, bringing environmental initiatives under his direct leadership and setting ambitious targets for Deutsche Telekom to achieve climate neutrality with net-zero emissions by 2040. His leadership extends beyond Deutsche Telekom through board positions at prestigious organizations including Mercedes-Benz Group AG and his recognition as CEO of the Year by the World Communication Awards in 2015.