Ooredoo Group names Roni Tohme as its new CEO

Roni Tohme of Ooredoo Group

Ooredoo Group has announced the appointment of Roni Tohme as the new chief executive officer of Ooredoo Algeria, effective 1 August 2023, after an interim period as the company’s Acting CEO. Roni brings over 21 years of experience in telecoms and finance to his new role, having previously served as Ooredoo Algeria’s chief financial officer (CFO).

During his tenure as CFO, he played a important role in forming an agile and lean finance department, contributing to the company’s business transformation. He has also implemented cost efficiency programmes that improved profitability. He was appointed as Ooredoo Algeria’s acting CEO – succeeding Bassam Al Ibrahim – in February 2023.

Prior to joining Ooredoo, Roni held positions in prominent companies across Africa and Asia – including Areeba, Africell, MTN, Airtel and Axiata Group – gaining skill in mergers and acquisitions, Towerco and business transformation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in finance and business administration from the American University of Beirut, and a Master’s degree in finance and business management from Walden University, USA.

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