The Edinburgh-based veteran (pictured above) was director of BT in Scotland from 2006-18 and chaired the Openreach Scotland Board from 2018-21, following Openreach’s legal separation from BT Group.
He remains an executive adviser to the Board in addition to several other executive, non-executive and advisory roles.
Brendan Dick said, “I started out in the telecoms industry in 1980. In that time Scotland has moved from a copper-driven telephony country to one that’s exploiting fibre broadband capability in one of the most challenging geographies in Europe – and doing it well.
“I’m delighted to have been part of that journey and, with the broader business community, look forward to Scotland continuing to exploit digital in the global economy. That’s the challenge and we must stay sharply focused on it.”
Congratulating Brendan on behalf of the BT Group, Clive Selley, chief executive, Openreach, said, “Throughout his career Brendan Dick has been dedicated to improving people’s lives through digital technology and great service.
“He forged partnerships across the public, private and third sectors to close digital divides and solve issues the nation faces, while showing a huge level of commitment to the wider business community thought his involvement in trade and industry organisations.
“Under Brendan’s leadership, millions of Scottish households and businesses gained access to fast, reliable connectivity. He has made a real difference to the lives of most Scots.”