Vincent Garnier has been Director General of the FTTH Council Europe since 2020, guiding the organisation’s mission to advance ubiquitous full-fibre connectivity across Europe. He leads the operational development of the Council, overseeing its growth to more than 180 members, the work of its eight Committees, its advocacy strategy, and its broad range of activities across policy, research, and industry engagement. 

In his role he shapes the Council’s advocacy strategy and represents the organisation in its engagement with EU policymakers and regulators, ensuring that fibre remains central to Europe’s digital and sustainable transformation. 

Vincent also provides strategic leadership for the Council’s public events, including the annual FTTH Conference, which brings together more than 3,500 delegates, policymakers, and industry leaders. He plays a key role in shaping their content, direction, and stakeholder engagement to further strengthen the Council’s impact and visibility. 

With 25 years of international telecom experience in senior Marketing and Business Development roles at CommScope, TKH Group, Prysmian Group, and Exide Technologies, Vincent is recognised as a prominent public voice for fibre, regularly representing the Council across industry platforms and high-level discussions.