Double recognition for Cellnex at TMT Finance Awards EMEA 2026

Double recognition for Cellnex at TMT Finance Awards EMEA 2026: CEO of the Year for Marco Patuano and Europe Towers Deal (Shackleton)

Recognition at London’s flagship digital‑infrastructure awards underscores Cellnex’s disciplined execution and leadership.

‘Shackleton’ (PTI–Cellnex Ireland) highlights strategic portfolio optimisation and value creation for shareholders.

London/Barcelona, 30 January 2026.- Cellnex was recognised with two awards last night at the TMT Finance Awards EMEA 2026 in London: an accolade for the ‘Shackleton’ transaction in the Europe Towers Deal category and “CEO of the Year” for Marco Patuano. Accepting on behalf of Cellnex were Carolina Cuartero, Group Finance & Treasury Director, and Tobias M. Schwender, Group M&A Director.

A night for Europe’s dealmaking community

Hosted at Convene, 133 Houndsditch (London), the TMT Finance Awards EMEA brought together senior investors, bankers and operators to celebrate the region’s most significant digital infrastructure transactions. In the “Europe Towers Deal” category, the jury recognised ‘Shackleton’ — the transaction through which Phoenix Tower International (PTI) acquired 100% of Cellnex’s business in Ireland for approximately €971 million.

CEO of the Year: leadership that delivers

Cellnex’s Marco Patuano received CEO of the Year, reflecting leadership through strategic transformation and financial discipline during a pivotal period for Europe’s digital‑infrastructure sector.

Marco Patuano, CEO at Cellnex: “These two awards are a tribute to the discipline and teamwork that define Cellnex. ‘Shackleton’ was a demanding, high‑quality execution that sharpened our strategic focus, while the CEO recognition reflects the collective work of our people and partners across Europe. We are committed to reliable, efficient and sustainable digital infrastructure that creates value for customers and shareholders.”

‘Shackleton’: portfolio optimisation recognised

The deal completed on 28 February 2025 advanced Cellnex’s portfolio optimisation and sharpened the company’s focus on core wireless infrastructure.

Carolina Cuartero, Group Finance & Treasury Director: “The Europe Towers Deal distinction for Shackleton underscores our capital allocation discipline and balance‑sheet resilience. Completing the Irish transaction for approximately €971 million streamlined our portfolio and supported our roadmap to sustainable shareholder returns—fully aligned with the financial strategy we have been driving over the past year.”

Tobias M. Schwender, Group M&A Director: “Shackleton showcased Cellnex’s ability to deliver complex transactions end‑to‑end—from structuring and diligence to closing—through tight cross‑functional collaboration and close coordination with our partners. We’re proud that the industry has recognised the quality and impact of that collective effort.”