The recapitalised operator wants to make a dent in the burgeoning AI traffic story unfolding across the continent
European fibre provider euNetworks has appointed Marisa Trisolino as its chief executive officer (CEO), effective 12 May 2025. At the same time, interim CEO Kevin Dean will transition to chairman of euNetworks as the company restructures its leadership team. Trisolino joins euNetworks following nearly 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, and most recently served as CEO of CMC Networks since 2018.
She successfully led the company through its recent acquisition by center3, a wholly owned subsidiary of the STC Group, from Carlyle Sub-Saharan Africa Fund, advised by Alterra Capital Partners. Before joining CMC Networks, she had a 21-year career at AT&T. In addition to her new role at euNetworks, Trisolino will continue to support CMC Networks in an advisory capacity.
euNetworks chairman Kevin Dean said, “Marisa is an exceptional leader and brings with her a wealth of experience that will add great value to euNetworks as we move forward with our growth plans. Her achievements as a seasoned CEO, her perspective in the sector across so many regions and her unwavering customer and service focus bring a critical skillset to the team. I’m excited for the contributions that Marisa will make to the business, supporting and driving the team to always strive for the exceptional in everything they do.”
The appointment follows the appointment of Richard Gulson as the operator’s chief revenue officer in February and essentially is the final footnote on the operator’s recapitalisation from last August and successful debt refinancing completed in June. Trisolino will know she has truly arrived in London when the local curry names a dish in her honour – a tribute bestowed upon long-serving ex-CEO and subsequent chairman Brady Rafuse near the operator’s old haunts around Aldgate.
“I’m honoured to join euNetworks as CEO at such a pivotal moment for the industry,” said Trisolino. “This is a company with a remarkable ability to deliver quickly and to the highest standards. As AI accelerates societal and economic change, the need for scalable, high-performance bandwidth infrastructure has never been greater. I’m excited to lead this exceptional team and look forward to working with our customers, people, and partners as we shape euNetworks’ next chapter.”
The operator’s backers also welcomed the appointment. John Parker, principal at Stonepeak, said Trisolino brings strong leadership and telecoms expertise to euNetworks, and expressed excitement about her appointment. He added that with her leadership and Dean’s ongoing strategic input, the company is well-positioned for further growth. Laurens-Jan Sipma from APG Asset Management said they’re pleased to welcome Trisolino and look forward to working with her to expand Europe’s digital infrastructure. He thanked Dean for his recent role as Interim CEO and congratulated him on becoming chairman.
Kenneth Koon of IMCO reflected on IMCO’s involvement with euNetworks since 2018, calling Trisolino’s appointment “a great step forward” in strengthening the company’s market position amid digital and AI-driven growth.
