Exclusive Interviews

Telecom Review conducted an interview with Philippe Vogeleer, Group Head of Business Development, Vodafone Group, to discuss the recent entry of the World Bank Group into the global consortium that Vodafone, Vodacom and Safaricom formed a couple of years ago with Sumitomo Corporation and British International Investment, and the opportunities opened by this innovative way of delivering projects via repeat work with select strategic partners. He also elaborated on how Vodafone is serving its belief in a digital society, and shared thoughts about the evolution of the digital world and mobile connectivity.

In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Sofrecom CTIO Davy Letailleur explains how the company leverages emerging technologies to support the digital transformation within the telecom sector as well as the market trends within the MEA region, among other insights.

In an exclusive interview, Mikko Lavanti, SVP, Mobile Networks, Nokia Middle East and Africa (MEA), shares insights about the company’s progress and momentum towards 5G growth in the region and how it seeks to transform customer networks and their notable ESG efforts to date.

The driving of regulatory and risk management efforts is integral to digital leadership. In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Hanan Ahmed, chief regulatory affairs and risk officer, du, talked about fulfilling regulatory obligations and customer expectations, the company’s commitment to Emiratization and their efforts in empowering the next wave of women leaders, among other informative topics.

Embracing innovation and digitalization is critical to etisalat by e&’s success. In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, CEO Masood M. Sharif Mahmood sheds light on the telecom arm’s transformation in line with the major rebranding, factors that impacted its latest performance, steps taken to maintain its strong position in the market and the role of telcos in addressing modern digital needs within the Middle East.

In an exclusive interview, Jay Srage, head of operations at the Michigan Ross School of Business in MEA and managing director at Centrigent Consulting DMCC, discussed the benefits of integrating AI into telecommunications strategies and the top industries that are impacted by digital transformation as well as the overall future of the telecom sector.

Vodafone Qatar is committed to a culture of continuous improvement and network enhancements. In an exclusive interview, Chief Technology Officer Ramy Boctor, sheds light on the company’s digital transformation efforts, its technology integration and its CSR approach.

In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Jan Michael Holzberg, chief commercial officer (CCO), Vodafone Oman, speaks about the power of differentiation in providing services and enhancing the digital consumer’s journey.

The industry’s move to software, cloud and AI-based solutions has opened up a whole new world of broadband monetization opportunities. Learn more on this topic with Telecom Review’s exclusive interview with Mohamed Salama, head of fixed networks, Nokia MEA.

In an exclusive interview with Abdallah Nassar, chief engineering and network officer, Orange Cameroon, he discussed Orange’s network security challenges, the company’s partnership with Nokia, the solutions Nokia provides and the value of the cooperation.