Ivan Uremovic

Access Networks Strategy and Planning Director at Hrvatski Telekom (Deutsche Telekom group)

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Ivan is an experienced executive in access networks (fixed and mobile), in the telecommunications industry. After graduating on FER Zagreb in 1999, (radio communication and professional electronics), he joined emerging mobile operator, Vipnet (later A1), where he built a professional career from mobile 2G/3G network planning to the position of principal for quality and development 3G/4G mobile networks. He progressed through 18 years working on capacity expansion planning, network strategy and investment planning, harmonization of marketing and technology development plans.

Since 2017 he has been continuing his career in managerial positions at Hrvatski Telekom (member of Deutsche Telekom). From 2018, he has been leading the three-year program of the most extensive modernization of HT's mobile network (reconstruction of 2k+ sites, intro of 5G-ready SRAN equipment, capacity and coverage improvements, consolidation of tools, reorganization of the frequency spectrum, etc.) that ensured a strong launch of the 5G network in Croatia from 2020.

Today, he’s involved in number of leadership roles. In Croatia (HT), he leads the department of strategy and planning of access networks where, together with top experts, he defines concepts for the further development of 5G mobile and fixed optical networks, plans €100M of annual investments and participates in the development of HT's products and the best user experience for all HT customers. As a member of the Deutsche Telekom technology leadership team, he leads “NT Magenta Experience” stream, over 10 NatCos, responsible to deliver best NT CX via synergies and best practices harmonisation on CX management, directly contributing to the development of the largest telecom in the world.