Zain makes group-level appointments

Zain Group has announced two senior appointments as part of the ongoing restructuring and consolidation process focusing on the growth of its cash generative regional operations.

Zain Jordan CEO Abdul Malek Al Jaber will also take on the additional role of Zain Group chief operating officer (COO), while Zain Kuwait CEO, Khalid Al Omar will, in addition to his current post, take on the duties of Zain Group chief technology officer (CTO), a position he previously held.

Al Jaber joined Zain in July 2009 as CEO of Zain Jordan, where, over the last 18 months, the operation witnessed remarkable growth in both revenue and net profit and further enhanced its customer leadership, despite operating in a competitive landscape of four operators.

Abdul Malek Al Jaber

Previous to joining Zain, he was vice chairman and CEO of Palestine’s PalTel Group, from 2003, restructuring the company towards increased profits, sustained innovation and social responsibility in a competitive and operationally challenging environment.

Al Omar has been one of the stalwarts of the Zain executive management team for many years contributing to the company’s many recent milestone successes. He has been with the company for 25 years, joining Zain in December 1986, rising through the company’s ranks over the years holding various leading positions.

Khalid Al Omar