Mr. Andrew Tor Oddvar Kvålseth is the Chairman of Ooredoo Maldives effective from 23rd April 2020 and is an Independent, Non-Executive Director.

Mr. Kvålseth also currently serves as the Group Chief Commercial Officer at Ooredoo Group and has more than 14 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He has expertise in the areas of Marketing, Strategy, Digital Services, and operations. He has previously held several senior positions including Chief Digital Officer, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Strategy Officer at Telenor ASA Thailand, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of M&A at Telenor Digital Services Norway, Director Group Strategy at Telenor Group Norway.

Mr. Kvålseth has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Oxford – Said Business School, United Kingdom.

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. Khalid Hassan M A Al-Hamadi is an Independent, Non-Executive Director. He is also the Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of Ooredoo Maldives and a member of the Audit and Risk Committee.

He joined Ooredoo Qatar in 2008 and currently is a Senior Director in Consumer Sales at Ooredoo Qatar. He brings a rich experience of over 15 years in the Oil and Gas industry with international experience and he has also worked with General Electric in Florence, Italy. He used to be the Head of Planning and Strategy and was key to implementing the reorganization initiative in Sales and Service with passion and commitment to take this department to higher levels.

Mr. Al-Hamadi has a Bachelor of Science in System Engineering from the University of Arizona.

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).

Mr. Mark Henry Dowds is an Independent, Non-Executive Director effective from 23rd April 2020 and is a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Mr. Dowds currently holds the position of Group Senior Director – Corporate Strategy at Ooredoo Group. He has over 25 years of experience across emerging and developed markets in a mix of leadership roles and has expertise across telecommunications. He has previously held the position of Chief Strategist for Tyco EMEA Group, Senior Manager-Strategy at Vodafone Group, and EU R&D Project Manager at Motorola UK.

Mr. Dowds holds a Master of Science in Telecommunications from the University of Strathclyde, UK and he is a Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (“MIEEE”).

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.