VEON Appoints New Members to the Group Executive Committee
Dubai, 16 January 2025: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (“VEON” or the “Group”), today announces the appointments of two of its operating company CEOs to its Group Executive Committee (“GEC”).
Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz and the Chair of Mobilink Bank in Pakistan, and Evgeniy Nastradin, CEO of Beeline Kazakhstan, have joined the GEC effective 1 January 2025, in addition to their country CEO responsibilities.
These appointments to the GEC will further strengthen VEON’s strategic alignment to its markets. They will enable Aamir and Evgeniy to further contribute to the Group’s ambitious digital services-driven growth plans while also highlighting the investor value potential of VEON’s key digital services and capabilities.
Commenting on the appointments, VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu said: “I’m delighted to welcome Aamir and Evgeniy to the GEC. Aamir, who has transformed our financial services in Pakistan into a game-changer for the country, will bring in the experience of our Pakistan operations as the Group sponsor our financial services businesses. Evgeniy, who led the creation and expansion of QazCode into a leading digital enterprise solutions provider in Kazakhstan, will also be the Group sponsor supporting the evolution of our technology companies into market-transforming players. I look forward to working with them both in their new roles as VEON delivers on its ambitious growth agenda for all of its stakeholders.”
About VEON
VEON is a digital operator that provides converged connectivity and digital services to nearly 160 million customers. Operating across six countries that are home to more than 7% of the world’s population, VEON is transforming lives through technology-driven services that empower individuals and drive economic growth. VEON is listed on NASDAQ. For more information visit: www.veon.com
Disclaimer
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Hande Asik
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