Dr. Nejc Jakopin

Partner

Germany

Industry-experienced strategic management consultant in the TIME industries

Education

University Duisburg-Essen, Mercator School of Management
Dr. rer. Oec.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA
Master of Business Administration
University Duisburg
Diploma in Business & Economics

Past Experience

Hrvatski Telekom (Deutsche Telekom Group)
Operating director responsible for commercial strategy, reporting, sales-channel steering and the mobile hardware department
E-Plus Mobilfunk (KPN Group)
Commercial director responsible for mobile device category management
Unitymedia (Liberty Global Group)
Commercial director responsible for mobile device category management

Nejc is focused on strategy and implementation of business innovation at telecommunications operators and in the broader TMT sector. These include new broadband technologies, wholesale and partnering models, and commercial and technical due diligence. He has held leadership roles at several mobile and fixed network operators in Germany and Europe, and managed large commercial teams in operational and project roles. 

Nejc holds a PhD and several degrees in Business & Economics from the University of Duisburg (Germany) and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (US), specializing in strategic management and telecommunications.

Fiber 1 + 1 = 3: An equation for effective post-merger integration
Fiber 1 + 1 = 3: An equation for effective post-merger integration
With tightening market conditions and ambitious competitive plans, the fiber to the home (FTTH) market seems poised for consolidation. In this Viewpoint, we argue that consolidation presents value creation potential for both players and investors — by limiting overbuild in highly competitive markets, accelerating growth inorganically in nascent ones, and achieving efficiency gains via economies of scale. Efficient and effective post-merger integration (PMI) will be key to durable synergy creation.
Next-stage fiber: A guide to FTTH refinancing
Next-stage fiber: A guide to FTTH refinancing
The European fiber to the home (FTTH) market is experiencing significant growth, with a projected 18% CAGR, but FTTH players face challenges in securing funding for projects. This Viewpoint delves into refinancing dynamics, focusing on factors for obtaining timely, low-cost financing. It categorizes FTTH players into large standalone platforms, regional platforms, joint ventures with minimum guarantee, and utility-backed platforms — and examines success factors for each.

Nejc is focused on strategy and implementation of business innovation at telecommunications operators and in the broader TMT sector. These include new broadband technologies, wholesale and partnering models, and commercial and technical due diligence. He has held leadership roles at several mobile and fixed network operators in Germany and Europe, and managed large commercial teams in operational and project roles. 

Nejc holds a PhD and several degrees in Business & Economics from the University of Duisburg (Germany) and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (US), specializing in strategic management and telecommunications.

Fiber 1 + 1 = 3: An equation for effective post-merger integration
Fiber 1 + 1 = 3: An equation for effective post-merger integration
With tightening market conditions and ambitious competitive plans, the fiber to the home (FTTH) market seems poised for consolidation. In this Viewpoint, we argue that consolidation presents value creation potential for both players and investors — by limiting overbuild in highly competitive markets, accelerating growth inorganically in nascent ones, and achieving efficiency gains via economies of scale. Efficient and effective post-merger integration (PMI) will be key to durable synergy creation.
Next-stage fiber: A guide to FTTH refinancing
Next-stage fiber: A guide to FTTH refinancing
The European fiber to the home (FTTH) market is experiencing significant growth, with a projected 18% CAGR, but FTTH players face challenges in securing funding for projects. This Viewpoint delves into refinancing dynamics, focusing on factors for obtaining timely, low-cost financing. It categorizes FTTH players into large standalone platforms, regional platforms, joint ventures with minimum guarantee, and utility-backed platforms — and examines success factors for each.

More About Nejc
  • University Duisburg-Essen, Mercator School of Management
    Dr. rer. Oec.
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA
    Master of Business Administration
  • University Duisburg
    Diploma in Business & Economics
  • Hrvatski Telekom (Deutsche Telekom Group)
    Operating director responsible for commercial strategy, reporting, sales-channel steering and the mobile hardware department
  • E-Plus Mobilfunk (KPN Group)
    Commercial director responsible for mobile device category management
  • Unitymedia (Liberty Global Group)
    Commercial director responsible for mobile device category management