Cellnex founding CEO Tobias Martinez steps down

Cellnex Telecom, which manages 135,000 telecom towers, has revealed that Tobias Martinez, founding CEO, will step down from this position.
Cellnex telecom tower businessMarco Patuano will succeed Tobias Martinez as CEO from 4 June 2023. Tobias Martinez led the company for eight years and its expansion of to 12 markets across Europe.

Marco Patuano has extensive experience in the telecommunications sector and in-depth knowledge of the tower ecosystem in Europe, specifically Cellnex – having held the role of Chairman for two years.

Marco Patuano has more than 25 years of experience at TIM (Italy) including as Group CEO (2011-2016), Chief Commercial Officer-CCO (2009-2010) and CFO (2008-2009). His career has spanned a number of markets in both Europe and Latin America.