Deputy Managing Director, Shared Services
Carolina Cuartero
Deputy Managing Director, Shared Services
Carolina Cuartero
Operations Director
Mark Bartlett
As Operations Director, Mark leads the management of Cellnex UK’s sites and infrastructure, which includes the delivery of customer installations, new infrastructure, upgrades and in-life service. Mark has worked in senior roles in the fixed and mobile infrastructure business for over 15 years. Experienced in operations and business transformation, he worked at the forefront of Openreach’s superfast programme and, within Arqiva and Cellnex, has been central to the journey towards a 5G UK. Mark is passionate about bringing world-class connectivity... [+] to the UK and reducing digital inequality. Mark has a Masters degree in Electronic Systems Engineering and, prior to entering the telecoms sector, worked as an engineer in the Royal Navy. Mark is married with three young children and loves to ride horses (ideally somewhere sunny!) in his spare time.
Operations Director
Mark Bartlett
As Operations Director, Mark leads the management of Cellnex UK’s sites and infrastructure, which includes the delivery of customer installations, new infrastructure, upgrades and in-life service. Mark has worked in senior roles in the fixed and mobile infrastructure business for over 15 years. Experienced in operations and business transformation, he worked at the forefront of Openreach’s superfast programme and, within Arqiva and Cellnex, has been central to the journey towards a 5G UK. Mark is passionate about bringing world-class connectivity to the UK and reducing digital inequality. Mark has a Masters degree in Electronic Systems Engineering and, prior to entering the telecoms sector, worked as an engineer in the Royal Navy. Mark is married with three young children and loves to ride horses (ideally somewhere sunny!) in his spare time.
Commercial Director
Paul Stonadge
Paul leads the Commercial team at Cellnex UK, responsible for managing and developing existing customer relationships and expanding into new growth areas. Paul has over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He has been at the forefront of the sector’s significant growth during this time, holding senior roles at Vodafone and Arqiva prior to his current position. Paul has a PHD in Physics from the University of Birmingham. Paul is married with two children and enjoys staying active... [+] by road biking and skiing in his spare time.
Commercial Director
Paul Stonadge
Paul leads the Commercial team at Cellnex UK, responsible for managing and developing existing customer relationships and expanding into new growth areas. Paul has over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He has been at the forefront of the sector’s significant growth during this time, holding senior roles at Vodafone and Arqiva prior to his current position. Paul has a PHD in Physics from the University of Birmingham. Paul is married with two children and enjoys staying active by road biking and skiing in his spare time.
Strategic Growth and Regulatory Director
Jonathan Freeman
Jonathan leads strategic growth activity for Cellnex UK; focusing on in country M&A, development of partnerships & strategic alliances and early stage innovation activity. Prior to his current role Jonathan led the delivery function for Cellnex UK with accountability for customer installation and infrastructure upgrade activity; including completion of over 1,000 5G projects for MNO customers. Before this he held senior roles across strategy, product development and commercial disciplines at Arqiva; notable projects he has led include the first scale... [+] deployment of small cells in the UK and the first trial of 5G FWA in the UK. Between 2011 and 2014 he was a member of the Broadband Stakeholder Group Executive which is the UK governments advisory forum for telecoms policy. He has also presented as an SME at a number of conferences and forums (e.g. Cambridge Wireless SIG’s, eWestminster Forum, Connected Britain etc.) on subjects such as 5G, the future of mobile networks/infrastructure, and small cells. Before Arqiva he worked as a management consultant providing strategic advice to a number of telecoms, media and regulatory organisation including the BBC and Ofcom. Jonathan has a BSc (1.1) degree in Management, Operations and Technology from the University of Manchester. He is married with two children and enjoys a wide range of outdoor activities including triathlons and mountaineering.
Strategic Growth and Regulatory Director
Jonathan Freeman
Jonathan leads strategic growth activity for Cellnex UK; focusing on in country M&A, development of partnerships & strategic alliances and early stage innovation activity. Prior to his current role Jonathan led the delivery function for Cellnex UK with accountability for customer installation and infrastructure upgrade activity; including completion of over 1,000 5G projects for MNO customers. Before this he held senior roles across strategy, product development and commercial disciplines at Arqiva; notable projects he has led include the first scale deployment of small cells in the UK and the first trial of 5G FWA in the UK. Between 2011 and 2014 he was a member of the Broadband Stakeholder Group Executive which is the UK governments advisory forum for telecoms policy. He has also presented as an SME at a number of conferences and forums (e.g. Cambridge Wireless SIG’s, eWestminster Forum, Connected Britain etc.) on subjects such as 5G, the future of mobile networks/infrastructure, and small cells. Before Arqiva he worked as a management consultant providing strategic advice to a number of telecoms, media and regulatory organisation including the BBC and Ofcom. Jonathan has a BSc (1.1) degree in Management, Operations and Technology from the University of Manchester. He is married with two children and enjoys a wide range of outdoor activities including triathlons and mountaineering.
Head of Audit and Risk Control
Nicholas Mansell
Nicholas leads the internal audit activity at Cellnex UK, responsible for the management and delivery of the UK internal audit plan and advises senior management on risk management, control and governance processes. He joined Cellnex UK in November 2021. Before Cellnex, Nicholas held internal audit management roles at FirstGroup plc and Santander UK plc. Nicholas is a Chartered Certified Accountant, Chartered Internal Auditor and Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. Nicholas has a BA (Hons) degree in... [+] Purchasing and Supply Chain Management from the University of South Wales.
Head of Audit and Risk Control
Nicholas Mansell
Nicholas leads the internal audit activity at Cellnex UK, responsible for the management and delivery of the UK internal audit plan and advises senior management on risk management, control and governance processes. He joined Cellnex UK in November 2021. Before Cellnex, Nicholas held internal audit management roles at FirstGroup plc and Santander UK plc. Nicholas is a Chartered Certified Accountant, Chartered Internal Auditor and Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. Nicholas has a BA (Hons) degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management from the University of South Wales.