Batelco makes new exec appointments

Batelco yesterday announced several executive appointments in line with the separation requirements and the company’s strategic vision. The 4th National Telecoms Plan requires turning Batelco into two main entities, one for the Retail and Enterprise operation and the other for the New National Broadband Infrastructure. Batelco named Mikkel Vinter as the CEO for Batelco Bahrain, which will be responsible for the retail and enterprise operation.

Among his previous roles, Vinter founded Virgin Mobile, Middle East & Africa in 2006 and served as its Chief Executive Officer until 2016. Before setting up Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa, he held senior roles with Nawras in Oman, TDC in Denmark and Singtel in Singapore. The newly formed National Broadband Network entity will be responsible for the Kingdom’s broadband network and providing telecom services to all licensed operators.

Mohamed Bubashait takes on the role as CEO of the National Broadband Network. He lead the separation programme since he joined Batelco as CEO of the Bahrain operation in October 2017, to implement plans for the legal separation of the Company. Ihab Hinnawi was named as the CEO of the Company’s International investments and will assume new responsibilities. He will oversee the restructuring of Batelco’s international operations. Hinnawi held the role of Group CEO since December 2015.