CEO Jazz joins the VEON Group Executive Committee – Trendy Blogger

Amer Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz and Chairman of Mobilink Microfinance Bank, has joined the Group Executive Committee (GEC) of VEON in addition to his existing responsibilities of heading all VEON businesses in Pakistan.

His appointment to GEC strengthens VEON’s strategic alignment with its markets.

VEON, the largest Nasdaq-listed company headquartered in Dubai, is a global digital operator providing end-to-end connectivity and digital services in six countries.

Commenting on the appointment, Can Terzioglu, CEO of VEON Group, said: “I am pleased to welcome Amer to the GEC. Amer, who has transformed our financial services in Pakistan into an agent of change in the country, will bring experience to our operations in Pakistan as the collective sponsor of our financial services business. I look forward to working with him in his new role as VEON delivers on its ambitious growth agenda for all its stakeholders.”

On this occasion, Amer Ibrahim said: “I am honored to join the Executive Committee of VEON Group and share Pakistani experiences – especially in the financial services sector – to create real change in some of the most dynamic markets in the world. Financial inclusion has the power to unlock opportunities for millions and make a lasting impact, as evidenced by JazzCash, which has become the largest and most transformative financial services platform in Pakistan, serving over 44 million customers and I look forward to contributing to this mission as VEON remains committed to changing lives by empowering the underprivileged and transforming opportunities in emerging markets. To sustainable and inclusive growth for all.

With over 30 years of global experience spanning the automotive, telecommunications and digital finance industries, Amer Ibrahim has played a pivotal role in Pakistan’s digital transformation.

Since assuming the helm at Jazz and Mobilink Microfinance Bank in July 2016, Amer has led significant developments, maintaining Jazz’s position as the leading digital operator in Pakistan, serving over 100 million customers across various platforms such as telecom, banking, entertainment etc., and overseeing… Investments exceeding the US dollar. 10.8 billion.
He was also conferred with Pakistan’s highest civilian award, ‘Crescent of Excellence’, in recognition of his profound contributions to the country’s telecommunications and digital finance sectors.

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