Dr Reza Moussavian, Senior Vice President of the HR division “Digital & Innovation”, and his team are the central point of contact at Deutsche Telekom AG for any inquiries related to digitalisation and innovation in the HR sector. Since its establishment in April 2016, the division has successfully introduced new tools such as a leadership-app, digital collaboration, innovation methods, future work, top management innovation formats and exploration of new technologies for Deutsche Telekom AG. Before taking the lead for the HR division “Digital & Innovation”, Dr Moussavian ran its predecessor named “Shareground” which focused on implementing a culture of innovation throughout Deutsche Telekom.

Prior to joining Deutsche Telekom AG, he worked as managing partner at Detecon, the subsidiary digital consulting company of Deutsche Telekom. He was responsible for establishing new telecommunication companies and transforming established ones in the Middle East and Africa. Furthermore, his career path included positions at IBM and PWC. He completed his doctorate degree in innovation management in South Africa after studying business administration in Cologne, Germany.