- Trisolino to replace interim CEO Kevin Dean, who becomes chairman
- Move comes as demand for high-performance networks rises across Europe
What happened: Trisolino to lead euNetworks as CEO in major leadership shift
euNetworks, a leading provider of critical bandwidth infrastructure across Europe, has appointed Marisa Trisolino as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 12 May 2025. This announcement marks a significant leadership transition, as Kevin Dean, who has served as interim CEO, will now become chairman of the company.
Trisolino brings nearly three decades of telecoms industry experience. She most recently served as CEO of CMC Networks, where she led the company through seven years of strategic growth and transformation. Under her leadership, CMC was recently acquired by center3, a subsidiary of the stc Group. Her last day at CMC will be 9 May 2025, after which she will continue to support the company in an advisory role.
Her previous experience includes a 21-year tenure at AT&T, underscoring her depth of expertise in international telecom operations. Kevin Dean praised her appointment, citing her strong customer focus, operational acumen, and understanding of global network demands. Trisolino herself said she was “honoured” to join euNetworks at such a pivotal moment for the sector.
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Why it is important
This move positions euNetworks to strengthen its role in the European bandwidth infrastructure market at a time of rapid change. The explosion of data-intensive technologies, especially in AI infrastructure, is driving demand for scalable, high-performance connectivity across industries.
Trisolino’s leadership is expected to enhance the company’s ability to capitalise on these trends. She emphasised that the accelerating pace of AI and digital transformation makes robust infrastructure more essential than ever. Her track record of driving strategic growth and digital modernization is well aligned with euNetworks’ ambitions.
The appointment has been welcomed by major investors including Stonepeak, APG Asset Management, and IMCO, who view the transition as a step towards reinforcing the company’s growth strategy. With strong investor backing and experienced leadership, euNetworks is poised to expand its footprint and support Europe’s evolving digital economy.
