JUSTIN SHIELDS
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WRITTEN BY: MAYA DERRICK
JUSTIN SHIELDS
JOB FROM: CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER OF VODAFONE BUSINESS
JOB TO: CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER OF DU
Justin Shields, Vodafone Business’ former CTO with more than 25 years in tech leadership, has joined UAE telecom operator du as CIO. He will lead du’ s digital transformation by driving cloud, AI, automation and cybersecurity initiatives, aiming to enhance agility, innovation and customer experience for the telco.
“ Justin will play a key role in driving innovation and shaping our organisation’ s digital transformation journey”
18 November 2025