Robert Samuelson, the co-founder and chief operating officer of Zegona Communications, has died. The British investment firm, which operates as the parent company of Vodafone Spain, confirmed the news in a regulatory filing submitted to the London Stock Exchange on Monday.
The company stated that Samuelson passed away unexpectedly. He served as a key executive at the firm, holding the position of second-largest shareholder alongside his operational duties. Zegona Communications acquired Vodafone Spain last year, marking a significant expansion in the telecommunications sector. The firm has not yet announced a successor for his operational role or provided further details regarding the circumstances of his death. The loss of a founding executive marks a major transition for the company as it manages its recent Spanish telecommunications assets.