United Kingdom, Feb. 5 -- Telefonica has announced the creation of a London-based UK Office which will report directly to Emilio Gayo, Telefonica's Chief Operating Officer. The move stems from Telefonica's new Transform & Grow Strategic Plan, whereby Europe's role as a key pillar of the Group's strategy will be strengthened. Telefonica's new UK Office aims to support the execution of the strategic priorities laid out in Transform & Grow, promote a more integrated operational management of the Group's UK assets, and boost coordination with the Group's areas and business units that support our UK operations. The goal is to maximise long-term value creation in one of Telefonica's four key markets.Mario Martin to head London OfficeTelefonica's ...