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Neil McArthur MBE Neil McArthur MBE

Neil is the Chairman of Talk Talk Technologies. In 1996, Neil established Opal Telecommunications plc to expand on the opportunity of de-regulation in the telecommunications sector. Based in the North West, the company operated a national telecommunications network and associated systems offering. In 2002 Opal merged with The Carphone Warehouse plc (now Talk Talk plc) in a deal worth £108 million to Opal shareholders. Neil became Managing Director of the Networks division of Carphone Warehouse plc in 2003 continuing to run Opal and develop their European fixed line and mobile services. Neil is also a member of the Talk Talk Executive Board.