Ms. Fatima Sultan R S Al-Kuwari is the Chairperson of Ooredoo Maldives effective from 31st December 2021 and is an Independent, Non-Executive Director. 

Ms. Al-Kuwari currently holds the position of Group Chief Human Resource Officer, Ooredoo Group, Doha and has over 16 years of experience in the telecommunications industry specially in the areas of Digital Transformation, Marketing, Commercial Performance, Product Life-Cycle Management, Sales & Distribution, Brand & Communications and Human Resources Management. She has previously held several key senior positions including, Chief Consumer Officer at Ooredoo Qatar, Board Director at Ooredoo Kuwait, Executive Director - Marketing, Acting Chief Commercial Officer, Senior Director - Brand & Corporate Responsibility, Director - Public & Community Relations at Ooredoo Group.

Ms. Al-Kuwari has an Executive Masters in Leadership, Georgetown University McDonough School, USA, Master of Business Administration - Marketing, University of Liverpool, UK, and a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Doha, Qatar.

Mr. Najib Khan is the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of Ooredoo Maldives, since April 2017 and is a Non-Independent, Executive Director. He is also the Managing Director of the Company effective from 3rd March 2019.

Mr. Khan took over the leadership of the Company’s management team during its successful IPO launch. His tenure has seen acceleration in the Digitalization of the market and Ooredoo Maldives. Under his leadership the Company has pioneered digital access for consumers through many path breaking digital apps like Magey Plan, AI based BOT, enrichment of Ooredoo App and Business Apps for Digitalization of resorts. In an era of Digital economy, the m-Faisaa app for utility payments and democratization of broadband service through Faseyha Home Broadband has provided access to a digital lifestyle for homes and businesses.

He joined the Ooredoo Group in November 2014 as a Senior Director in the Commercial Division. He has experience of nearly 26 years in the telecoms sector including his role as a CXO for about 9 years in various departments of Bharti Airtel Limited in India. Mr. Khan has significant experience in managing B2B, Wholesale and B2C commercial activities with an impressive skill set spanning operations, product P&L management and business development.

Mr. Khan has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Electronics Engineering from Mumbai University.

Mr. George Bowring Challenor is an Independent, Non-Executive Director effective from 23rd April 2020. He is also the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee of Ooredoo Maldives.

Mr. Challenor currently serves as the Senior Director – Group Treasury and Financing at Ooredoo Group, and he is presently a Commissioner on the Board of Commissioners of Indosat Ooredoo. He has immense expertise in telecommunications industry in the areas of Equity and Debt Capital Markets, Asset Management and he has held several senior positions in Financial Institutions and Banking Institutions. He has previously held numerous senior positions including, Chief Investment Officer of Multi Asset Class Solutions, Director at Credit Suisse Asset Management (UK) Ltd, and Strategist & Head of Portfolio Management Equity Team at Credit Suisse Private Banking Ltd.

Mr. Challenor has a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics from the London School of Economics & Political Science, University of London, UK, and he is a Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA”) Charterholder.

Mr. Vikram Sinha is an Independent, Non-Executive Director effective from 31st December 2021 and is also the Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit & Risk Committee of Ooredoo Maldives.

Mr. Sinha has held the position of Chief Operating Officer and Board Director at Indosat Ooredoo and has been appointed as the President Director & Chief Executive Officer of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison. Additionally, his current positions include Board Director of Ooredoo Myanmar and Board Commissioner of Lintasarta which is one of the biggest subsidiary of Indosat Ooredoo. Mr. Sinha has over 22 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and has strong international experience with the last 7 years as business head, with assignments ranging from South East Asia, Africa, Middle East, India. He has expertise in the P&L Management, Revenue Enhancement, Cost Optimization and Cost-effective Negotiations, People Management, Change Management, Strategic Planning and Channel Management. He has previously held several key positions including Chief Executive Officer at Ooredoo Myanmar, Chief Executive Officer and also Managing Director at Ooredoo Maldives, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director at Bharti Airtel Ltd.

Mr. Sinha has a Post Graduate Degree in International Management,  International Management Institute, New Delhi and Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Bangalore University, India. He has also completed the Leadership Development Program by Cranfield University & IMD.

Ms. Dheena Hussain is a Non-Independent, Non-Executive Director and is a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Ooredoo Maldives.

She is the Managing Partner of the law firm SHC Lawyers LLP and also one of the founding partners of the law firm Shah, Hussain & Co. Barristers and Attorneys.

Ms. Hussain has served the Government of Maldives in a number of capacities; including postings with the Ministry of Defence and National Security and the Maldives Police Service. She was also a member of the Drafting Panel of the Special Majlis (Constitutional Assembly) which drafted the 2008 Constitution of the Maldives. She is also currently the Chairperson of the Appeal Committee of the Bar Council of the Maldives. 

Ms. Hussain is licensed to practice before the courts of the Maldives including the Supreme Court of the Republic of Maldives. She graduated in Law from the University of Birmingham in 1996, was called to the Bar by Lincoln’s Inn in 1997 and obtained a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance Law from the University of London in 2003.

Mr. Suresh Kalpathi Chidambaram is the Chief Financial Officer of Ooredoo Maldives and is a Non-Independent, Executive Director, effective from 17th September 2019.

Mr. Chidambaram has over 30 years of finance experience in various industries including manufacturing, retail and telecommunications. He joined the Ooredoo Group in 2008 and held the position of Senior Director, Investment Management until 2013. He was also the Chief Financial Officer at Ooredoo Global Services prior to his current role as CFO of Ooredoo Maldives. He has tremendous experience in financial operations and business planning.

Mr. Chidambaram holds a Master of Management Studies from Birla Institute of Science and Technology (B.I.T.S Pilani) and he is a member of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of India.

Ms. Fareeha Shareef is an Independent, Non-Executive Director elected by the general shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on 2nd March 2020.

Ms. Shareef is currently the Managing Partner of FJS Associates LLP. She has held several senior positions including Chairperson of Bank of Maldives Plc, Chairperson of HDFC Plc, Chief Internal Auditor of State Trading Organization Plc and Junior Advisor at KMPG Ford Rhodes & Thornton. She has multiple years of experience in governance, financial and business management, auditing, taxation and socio-economic research. She is presently a Council Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Maldives.

Ms. Shareef holds a Masters of Management Studies from University of Waikato, New Zealand and she is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Ms. Moza Mohd A Y Darwish is an Independent, Non-Executive Director effective from 31st December 2021 and is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and also the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Ooredoo Maldives.

Ms. Darwish currently holds the position of Financial Planning and Budgeting Assistant Director at Ooredoo Group and has over 10 years of experience in the telecommunications industry specially in the in the areas of Corporate Finance, Budgeting, Treasury, Strategy and Performance Management. She has previously held senior key positions including Financial Planning and Budgeting Senior Manager, Corporate Finance Senior Analyst, Treasury Analyst at Ooredoo Group.

Ms. Darwish has completed the HEC Paris Specialized Master’s Program - Strategic Business Unit Management and Qatar Leadership Program. She is also currently enrolled in the Program, Doctorate of Business Administration, Warwick Business School.

Mr. Najib Khan is the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of Ooredoo Maldives, since April 2017 and is a Non-Independent, Executive Director. He is also the Managing Director of the Company effective from 3rd March 2019.

Mr. Khan took over the leadership of the Company’s management team during its successful IPO launch. His tenure has seen acceleration in the Digitalization of the market and Ooredoo Maldives. Under his leadership the Company has pioneered digital access for consumers through many path breaking digital apps like Magey Plan, AI based BOT, enrichment of Ooredoo App and Business Apps for Digitalization of resorts. In an era of Digital economy, the m-Faisaa app for utility payments and democratization of broadband service through Faseyha Home Broadband has provided access to a digital lifestyle for homes and businesses.

He joined the Ooredoo Group in November 2014 as a Senior Director in the Commercial Division. He has experience of nearly 26 years in the telecoms sector including his role as a CXO for about 9 years in various departments of Bharti Airtel Limited in India. Mr. Khan has significant experience in managing B2B, Wholesale and B2C commercial activities with an impressive skill set spanning operations, product P&L management and business development.

Mr. Khan has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Electronics Engineering from Mumbai University.

Mr. Suresh Kalpathi Chidambaram is the Chief Financial Officer of Ooredoo Maldives and is a Non-Independent, Executive Director, effective from 17th September 2019.

Mr. Chidambaram has over 30 years of finance experience in various industries including manufacturing, retail and telecommunications. He joined the Ooredoo Group in 2008 and held the position of Senior Director, Investment Management until 2013. He was also the Chief Financial Officer at Ooredoo Global Services prior to his current role as CFO of Ooredoo Maldives. He has tremendous experience in financial operations and business planning.

Mr. Chidambaram holds a Master of Management Studies from Birla Institute of Science and Technology (B.I.T.S Pilani) and he is a member of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of India.

Mr. M. S. Tanwar has served as the Chief Technology Officer of Ooredoo Maldives since July 2016 onwards.

Prior to joining Ooredoo Maldives, he worked with Ericsson, Nokia and Tata in India, Africa and Europe serving large telecommunications companies such as Airtel India, Airtel Africa, H3 Ireland, Open Eir Ireland and Vodafone India. With over 27 years of experience in telecommunications services, he possesses vast knowledge and rich experience in R&D, network engineering, projects, operations and business development.

Mr. Tanwar holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering and a Master’s in Business Administration in Operations Management. He has also completed post-graduate education in Marketing Management. He successfully completed the Leadership Development Program from the Indian School of Business, Lead Auditor of Quality Systems from Cranfield University, UK and an Executive Leadership Program from PDI Sweden.

Mr. Hussain Niyaz joined Ooredoo Maldives in April 2005, and currently serves as the Chief Commercial Officer.

Mr. Niyaz has 16 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He began his journey with Ooredoo Maldives as an RNE Technician, progressing onto senior roles such as Manager - Network Planning and Optimization, Head of Networks, Head of Sales, Director Sales & Distribution, Acting Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Commercial Officer. Prior to joining Ooredoo Maldives, Mr. Niyaz worked for 12 years at the Maldives National Defence Force in the Communication, Electronics and IT Department.

Mr. Niyaz holds an Executive Masters in Telecom Management and in addition has completed training on Electronics and Communications at Fort Gordon - United States Army, Leadership Development Training from the Center for Creative Leadership, Singapore and has completed the Ooredoo Leadership Development Program which was conducted by the Ooredoo Group in partnership with the Institute for Management Development (IMD).

Ms. Fazna Mansoor joined Ooredoo Maldives in January 2005 and currently holds the position of Human Resources Director.

Ms. Mansoor has over 20 years of extensive experience in the field of Human Resources having held key positions such as Acting Director Human Resources and Administration, Head of Organizational Development and Senior Manager Human Resources at Ooredoo Maldives.

Ms. Mansoor holds a Master of Business Administrations (MBA) from Angelia Ruskin University, UK, and is a certified Global Talent Mobility Specialist.

Mr. Shabeen Ali joined Ooredoo Maldives in May 2005, and currently serves as Director Network & IT Planning.

Mr. Shabeen has over 26 years of work experience in the Technology field which includes 13 years in the Telecom sector. He began his journey with Ooredoo Maldives as a technician progressing to senior positions such as Head of Operations, Head of Planning and Operations.

Prior to joining Ooredoo Maldives, Mr. Shabeen worked at the Maldives National Defence Force for 13 years in the Communication, Electronics and IT Department.

Mr. Shabeen holds an Executive Masters in Telecom Management and in addition completed training on Electronics and Communications at Fort Gordon - United States Army, and has completed a Leadership Development Program at CCL, Singapore.

Mr. Prasanna Uchil joined Ooredoo Maldives in September 2017 and currently serves as Director Strategy & PMO.

Mr. Uchil has over 18 years of experience in the telecom space in various capacities, leading teams in a matrix setup overlapping Project Management, Strategy, Business Development & Marketing. He has previously worked at companies such as TATA Communications, Reliance Infocomm and Global Cloud Xchange.

Mr. Uchil holds a Masters’ Degree in Management Studies and a Bachelors of Engineering from Mumbai University.