Ghassan Hasbani joins STC as CEO of international operations

Saudi Telecom Company (STC) announced Ghassan Hasbani has been appointed CEO of its international operations, as part of the group’s new organisational structure.

Hasbani is well-known within in the regional telecom sphere through his role at management consulting firm Booz & Company’s Middle East Communications and Technology practice. He frequently published papers on the industry and is a regular commentator at conferences and events.

"We are pleased to announce this appointment, which will further strengthen the focus on our international operations as a growing global operator," stated Saud Al Daweesh, STC’s group CEO. "Our new group organisational structure underscores our commitment to strengthen and develop our international assets, while providing the right focus on our home market."

STC has expanded internationally in the past two years through a series of acquisitions and licences covering Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Turkey, South Africa, Kuwait and Bahrain. The group today serves more than 70 million subscribers around the world.

Hasbani has previously held several positions within the industry in the UK with Cable & Wireless and Nortel Networks, and spent the past ten years operating within the Middle East region. His global experience also includes markets such as Europe, South East Asia, Africa and Latin America.

"I am looking forward to being part of the STC leadership team during this important phase of the company’s development on the global arena," commented Hasbani. "The priority is to ensure that all operations work together in harmony and collectively drive the creation of value for individual companies as well as the group".