Telecom Egypt selects new CEO

Telecom Egypt has named Tarek Aboualam as CEO and MD with effect from January 19, 2012.

Telecom Egypt’s outgoing CEO, Mohammed Abdel Rehim Hassanein is stepping down as he reaches his retirement age. 

Aboualam joined Telecom Egypt in May 2009 as VP, International & Wholesale and was subsequently promoted to senior V P in June 2011.

Telecom Egypt owns 44 per cent of Vodafone Egypt.