Colman Deegan

Chief Executive Officer, Zayo Europe
Continent: Europe | HQ Country: UK

With over 25 years of leadership in the global telecommunications industry, Colman Deegan has played a significant role in shaping connectivity markets across Europe and Asia. Prior Zayo Europe, he held senior positions at Vodafone. His expertise in finance, corporate strategy, and operational scaling positions him to lead Zayo as it expands its fiber and connectivity infrastructure to support AI. At Atlantic Convergence 2025, Colman Deegan provided insights on the ecosystem-wide coordination necessary to establish the digital foundation of the future.

What does digital convergence across the Atlantic truly mean, and why is it a critical theme for the industry right now?

Digital convergence represents the alignment of all essential elements required to scale an AI-enabled future—fiber builders, data center operators, equipment providers, and chip manufacturers. Every part of the ecosystem must advance together. If one segment lags, it becomes a bottleneck for everyone. Convergence is about synchronizing growth to deliver the transformational infrastructure required for AI.

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