04 September 2024

AXIAN Telecom has announced the appointment of Hassan Jaber as the company’s new chief executive officer, which came into effect on 19 August.

Jaber succeeds Stéphane Oudin, who will transition to the role of advisor to the chairman and board member of AXIAN Telecom’s Operating Companies. Oudin will continue to support AXIAN remarkable growth and enhance the governance of both the group and its operational entities.

Jaber will work closely with AXIAN Telecom’s teams across different markets to ensure they continue to deliver a strong performance and achieve the Group’s objectives.

“With a proven track record of driving innovation, fostering growth, and achieving operational excellence, I am fully confident that Hassan is exceptionally equipped to lead Axian Telecom into its next transformative phase. I would also like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the AXIAN Telecom teams for an incredible 7 years and for unwaveringly supporting my vision for the business. Our successes were only possible with your dedication and support. I eagerly look forward to continuing to support the growth of AXIAN Telecom in my new role,” said Stéphane Oudin, CEO, AXIAN Telecom.

“I am excited for this new chapter and eager to leverage my extensive knowledge and experience to elevate AXIAN Telecom to new heights. I commend Stéphane for his exceptional work in building a successful business over the years. I look forward to furthering this trajectory and forging a strong working relationship with the entire AXIAN Telecom team,” said Hassan Jaber, CEO, AXIAN Telecom.

Before joining AXIAN Telecom, Jaber held several executive leadership positions within the MTN Group’s geographic footprint, focusing on Africa and the Middle East. He served as CEO in Guinea, Sudan, and Afghanistan, and most recently, as the COO of MTN Nigeria; exemplifying a broad range of experience across the continent.