Vincent GARNIER

Director General at FTTH COUNCIL EUROPE

Brussels Metropolitan Area

About

I have been Director General of the FTTH Council Europe since 2020, guiding the organisation’s mission to advance ubiquitous full-fibre connectivity across Europe. I lead the operational development of the Council, overseeing its growth to more than 180 members, the work of its eight Committees, its advocacy strategy, and its broad range of activities across policy, research, and industry engagement. In my role I shape the Council’s advocacy strategy and represents the organisation in its engagement with EU policymakers and regulators, ensuring that fibre remains central to Europe’s digital and sustainable transformation. I also provide strategic leadership for the Council’s public events, including the annual FTTH Conference, which brings together more than 3,500 delegates, policymakers, and industry leaders. I am playing a key role in shaping their content, direction, and stakeholder engagement to further strengthen the Council’s impact and visibility. With 25 years of international telecom experience in senior Marketing and Business Development roles at CommScope, TKH Group, Prysmian Group, and Exide Technologies, I am recognised as a prominent public voice for fibre, regularly representing the Council across industry platforms and high-level discussions. i

Experience

  • FTTH COUNCIL EUROPE (7 yrs 2 mos)
    • Director General
      Jul 2020 - Present · 6 yrs

      The FTTH Council Europe is an industry organisation with a mission to accelerate ubiquitous full fiber-based connectivity empowering a leading Digital Society throughout Europe. The FTTH Council Europe's vision is that fibre connectivity will transform and enhance the way we live, do business and interact, connecting everyone and everything, everywhere. The FTTH Council Europe consists of more than 180 member companies including service and equipment vendors, operators and investors.

    • Board Member
      May 2019 - Jul 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • CommScope (6 yrs)
    • Director, Portfolio Marketing
      Jun 2018 - Jul 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Define and implement the Marketing strategy for Commscope "Broadband Networks" business segment. Global role , managing a team located in Europe and North America.

    • Campaign Manager
      Aug 2014 - Jun 2018 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • International Business Development at TKH Group N.V.
    Feb 2000 - Feb 2014 · 14 yrs 1 mo

    Several Marketing and International business development roles at TKH Group holding and within its subsidiaries in France and Belgium.

  • Marketing Manager France at Prysmian
    Dec 1995 - Jan 2000 · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Marketing Manager at Exide Technologies
    Nov 1992 - Nov 1995 · 3 yrs 1 mo