Margherita Della Valle is Chief Executive Officer of Vodafone Group, one of the world's largest telecommunications companies. She joined Vodafone in 1994 and built her career primarily through the finance function, serving as Chief Financial Officer before assuming the chief executive role in 2023. Her ascent to the top position followed a period of interim leadership, after which she was confirmed as permanent CEO. Since taking the role, she has focused on simplifying the business, reducing costs, and repositioning Vodafone for more consistent financial performance across its European and African markets.