Warwick Izzard
About Warwick Izzard
Warwick Izzard is a Policy Manager at Ofcom, specializing in the Network and Communications Group. He has a background in the British Army and extensive experience in telecommunications regulation, particularly in market reviews and compliance issues.
Current Role at Ofcom
Warwick Izzard serves as the Policy Manager in the Network and Communications Group at Ofcom. He has held this position since 2013, contributing to the regulatory landscape of the UK telecommunications sector. His role involves overseeing policy development and implementation, ensuring that the regulatory framework aligns with industry needs and government objectives.
Previous Experience at Ofcom
Before his current role, Warwick Izzard worked at Ofcom as a Competition Policy Adviser in the Competition Group from 2003 to 2013. During this decade, he focused on competition policy issues and played a significant role in the separation of Openreach from BT, which involved developing the regulatory framework to support this transition.
Military Background
Warwick Izzard has a substantial military background, having served in various capacities within the British Army. His service included roles such as Officer Commanding Light Aid Detachment at 158 Tpt Regt RLC(V) from 2010 to 2013 and Officer Commanding 169 Field Company REME from 2015 to 2018. He also held positions in the 36th (Eastern) Signal Regiment (V) and the 3rd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, accumulating over 12 years of service.
Education and Qualifications
Warwick Izzard has pursued extensive education in military and management studies. He studied at the Royal Military Academy, completing the Late Entry Officers Course in 2009. He also obtained a Professional Certificate in Management from The Open University and a CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership from the Defence Academy in 2013.
Regulatory Expertise
Warwick Izzard has extensive experience in conducting major market reviews, particularly in the fixed access and business connectivity markets within the UK communications sector. He is responsible for addressing complex regulatory issues, including UK number portability, ensuring compliance and efficiency in the telecommunications industry.