Ooredoo names Sheikh Mohammed as Deputy Group CEO

OOREDOO has appointed Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla al Thani as Deputy Group CEO and Acting CEO of Ooredoo Qatar, as of March 8, 2020, the company announced in a statement on Sunday.

Sheikh Mohammed succeeds Waleed Mohamed al Sayed, who is retiring. Waleed had held the position of CEO of Ooredoo Qatar since 2015 and has led the business to continued growth, achieving world firsts and major milestones, such as Ooredoo Qatar being the first company in the world to launch 5G commercially during his tenure.

Sheikh Mohammed has held various management positions within Ooredoo since he joined the company in 2009. Most recently, he was CEO of Ooredoo Kuwait and has successfully led the company to reach key milestones and increase its share in the market.

He is currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ooredoo Algeria. He holds a master’s degree in finance and accounting from the University of Cardiff, UK and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Qatar University.

Ooredoo Chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Thani al Thani said, “I would like to offer my highest gratitude and extend my warmest thanks to Waleed for his valuable contributions to the growth and success of our company since he joined in 1987.

“The years he spent at the company were characterised by persistence and hard work. I would also like to congratulate Sheikh Mohammed on his new role and wish him the best of luck.”

Sheikh Saud bin Nasser al Thani, Group CEO, Ooredoo, said, “The vision and efforts of Waleed have had a great impact on Ooredoo’s reaching the global standing it enjoys today and his accomplishments will continue to bear witness of his good planning and future vision.

“I thank Waleed for all he has given us in the past thirty years and wish him all the best in the future. I am also pleased to welcome Sheikh Mohammed in his new roles. I am confident in his ability to continue the journey of success.”