The Inquirer has offered BT CEO Sir Peter Bonfield a top job, should his current contract with BT come to a premature end following the appointment of BBC Governor General Sir Christopher Bland as the troubled telco's chairman. Bland was confirmed as BT's new chairman earlier today following predecessor Sir Iain Vallance's decision to step down from the role. Industry watchers are speculating that the new appointment could spell the end of Bonfield's tenure as chief executive. But there is light at the end of the tunnel for Bonfield. Shortly after the news of the new BT chairman's appointment broke, an email was sent to Bonfield offering him a non-executive directorship with The Inquirer .
Financial details remain a closely-guarded secret.
We would like to reassure you, that, should the worst happen, there will always be an opening for you here at The Inquirer. While we cannot hope to match your current remuneration package, we can offer share options which should become extremely valuable in the future, given the right management direction. We feel sure that the challenge of working with a smaller organisation unencumbered with the legacy of being a Government-owned monopoly is one that you would relish and to which you could bring your wide IT industry experience to bear. The Inquirer 2001 Mike Magee All rights reserved.