Batelco has announced the appointment of Ihab Hinnawi as its CEO for the group's 14 geographies. Hinnawi was holding the role of Acting Group CEO since February 2015, after the departure of the previous CEO, Alan Whelan. Hinnawi, who has over 25 years of managerial experience, has been CEO of Umniah, Batelco's subsidiary in Jordan since 2009.
His repertoire of key expertise portfolio includes increasing revenue, effecting management change, developing new businesses, managing high stake negotiations, strategic planning, developing key partnerships, building corporate and marketing strategy, effecting risk management, and leading organizational restructuring.
Batelco Chairman, Shaikh Hamad bin Abdulla Al Khalifa
Ihab is assured of the ongoing support of the Board of Directors and also the full support of the executive teams at all the Groups operations, to assist him in delivering key targets and meet the various goals as outlined in the Groups strategy.
