Ooredoo appoints new Financial Director

Ooredoo Maldives announced the appointment of Hussain Zareer to the position of Director of Finance, effective from April 1, 2022. 

While Zareer is a Maldivian with over 25 years of experience in Financial Management in different industries, 15 years of this was within the telecommunications industry at Ooredoo Maldives.

Ooredoo noted that he "possesses experience and knowledge in financial and management accounting, financial planning, budgeting, financial control, digital strategy development and project management."

Additionally, the company stated that during his tenure with them from May 2005 until his departure in January 2020, he held various senior positions including Financial Controller and Director Finance, and contributed "immensely to the success and growth of the Company and was fully engaged in the digital transformation of the Company."

NOtably, Zareer is an Associate Member of the Institute of Financial Accountants from the Institute of Financial Accountants-UK and holds a CIMA - Advanced Diploma. Additionally, he has completed multiple professional training programs and leadership development programs including the Ooredoo Leadership Development Program which was conducted by the Ooredoo Group in partnership with the Institute for Management Development (“IMD”).

Ooredoo congratulated Zareer on his appointment and expressed that they are confident that "his experience and guidance will assist us in achieving greater milestones in operational excellence and enhance business growth further."