Rome, 13 May 2026 — Sparkle, Italy’s leading international service provider and one of the world’s top global operators, has announced the re-election of its Chief Executive Officer, Enrico Bagnasco, as Chair of the Global Leaders’ Forum (GLF), a global network of senior connectivity leaders focused on shaping the future of the digital infrastructure and telecommunications ecosystem.
Enrico first assumed the Chair role in June 2025, guiding the organisation through a transitional leadership period that has now concluded. Following a formal Board vote, his mandate has been extended for an additional two-year term through May 2028. Backed by the continued confidence and support of the GLF Board, he will now lead the organisation into its next phase of strategic development.
As Chair, Enrico will play a central role in advancing the Tomorrow Telco 2 strategy, which is built around four core pillars: interoperability, innovation, trust, and people. He will also help shape new initiatives focused on building reliable networks capable of supporting full-scale AI deployment, enabling automated API-based connectivity for optimal quality and pricing, and creating a trusted, fraud-free service environment.
The GLF has also re-appointed its incumbent Vice Chair, Nabil Baccouche, Group Chief Carrier and Wholesale Officer at e&, to serve alongside Bagnasco for the next two years. Working closely with the GLF Board, Enrico and Nabil will help guide the organisation’s long-term vision on behalf of its 170+ members, representing many of the world’s leading global carriers and digital infrastructure providers.
“I would like to thank all GLF members for their renewed trust,” said Enrico Bagnasco. “I take this vote as a strong endorsement to continue accelerating the deployment of advanced digital infrastructure and to promote a shared vision of international carriers as the ‘AI backbone’ of global connectivity, while also leveraging Artificial Intelligence as an enabler of next-generation services. I look forward to continuing this journey with Nabil, the Board, and our members as we lead the GLF into its next phase of growth and innovation. I also extend my sincere appreciation to the GLF staff for their daily commitment, which is essential to delivering the organisation’s objectives and mission.”
“I am honoured to continue leading the GLF alongside Enrico and the Board as our industry accelerates toward AI-driven connectivity and next-generation digital infrastructure,” said Nabil Baccouche. “As the digital ecosystem evolves rapidly with AI-driven transformation, the GLF has a critical role to play in strengthening trusted global connectivity, advancing industry collaboration, and fostering deeper cooperation across the international carrier community. I look forward to working closely with our members to help shape a more secure, intelligent, and resilient future for global telecommunications.”
