Executive Management Team

Prior to joining Vodafone Qatar, Sheikh Hamad served in the Oil and Gas sector in various areas such as industrial network engineering and control system engineering.

Sheikh Hamad Al-Thani joined Vodafone Qatar in 2013, and is currently Vodafone Qatar’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He is responsible for the overall creation, implementation, and integration of the long-range strategic, financial, commercial and operational direction of the company. In addition, Sheikh Hamad currently holds the position of Chairman at Meeza.

Previously, he served as Vodafone Qatar’s Chief Operations Officer where he was responsible for the Company’s Customer Operations, Human Resources, Legal & Regulatory and External Affairs functions.

Khames Al Naimi is a progressive leader who has elevated Qatari organizations to compete at the global stage. He has successfully navigated complex intricacies of managing cultural shift and digital transformation. He is a believer in the combined power of multi-cultural talent pool and digital innovations to drive operational excellence and growth of organizations. He is dedicated to mentoring future talents, fostering their growth and development to ensure they become the next generation of future-ready leaders. He has won many laurels for his efforts to encourage participation of Qataris in workforce through carefully designed Qatari engagement initiatives.

He has worked across different sectors, including oil & gas, education & media and mega sport events like FIFA Football World Cup. Previously, he served as the HR Department Director for the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy; prior to which he held different roles at Qatar Foundation (QF) subsidiaries and Dolphin Energy Ltd.

He joined Vodafone Qatar in May 2018 as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) with the challenge of leading People, Culture & Talent Strategy. He is also entrusted with leading our Sustainability and Business Continuity programs.

Under his leadership, Vodafone Qatar has undergone a comprehensive cultural and talent transformation, enhancing productivity and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. He has leveraged data-driven decision making and advanced analytics to significantly enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic growth. His efforts have helped Vodafone Qatar become a talent destination, attracting and retaining top talent through a carefully curated Employee Experience program that covers a plethora of initiatives. He remains firmly focused on future challenges facing organizations such as to incorporate AI in all facets of organization. In his own words: “Talent will always be at the core of every organization. As a People & Culture leader, my challenge is to empower talent with advanced tools like AI so that we remain one step ahead in the technology race.”

Baran Yurdagul is an experienced telecommunications professional bringing over 24 years of international experience to his role as Vodafone Qatar’s Chief Operating Officer. He has left his imprint across prominent MENA telecommunications market providers and has excelled across commercial transformation and strategic growth.

Before joining Vodafone Qatar, Baran served as Vice President to the Consumer Business Unit at Omantel. Under this role, Baran transformed Oman’s telecommunications industry through successfully launching the country’s first 5G services. His strategic initiatives have supported the company’s development and allowed for notable digital innovations.

Baran’s extensive career also includes leadership roles at Turk Telekom and Turkcell, where he was fundamental in launching 4G/LTE networks, leading digital content markets, and significantly growing business revenues.

Baran has consistently responded to market needs and pioneered products that have reshaped the telecommunications landscape. His appointment as Vodafone Qatar’s Chief Operating Officer will ensure that his leadership in digital transformation and pioneering commercial solutions will be utilised to contribute to Vodafone Qatar’s cutting-edge products and services.

Ramy Boctor has over 25 years of experience in the Telecommunications industry. He was previously the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Mobilink, where he was renowned for improving the technological performance of underperforming teams and rolling-out innovative solutions for perplexing problems.

Ramy joined Vodafone Qatar in February 2014 as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Ramy dedicated himself to optimizing Vodafone Qatar’s information transfer capabilities, allowing data to move rapidly between distant locations, and he also focused on giving employees, customers and suppliers the ability to collaborate seamlessly irrespective of logistical constraints. By elevating Vodafone Qatar’s applicable processing capabilities to a new level and restructuring them in a way that improves their efficiency, Boctor managed to give the Company the high ground in a very competitive market.

He has led the launch of the Company’s 4G, 4G+ and 5G networks. In 2020 Vodafone Qatar doubled fibre deployment and home connections within the framework of a Fixed Network. He supervised and overseed the transformation of Vodafone Qatar’s digital channels and its analytics, introduced AI into the Company’s various corporate paradigms, modernized IT applications and established an open APIs ecosystem within it. Under his leadership, the performance of Vodafone Qatar’s network has significantly improved year on year, and with its recent mmWave 5G trial achieving speeds of over 8 Gbps, the Company’s expected to continue pursuing an upwards performance trend in the future.

Masroor Anjum is a seasoned finance professional and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, with over 23 years of extensive leadership experience spanning the finance and telecommunications industries.

Masroor began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2001, where he gained a solid foundation in financial practices before transitioning into the telecom sector. His journey in telecommunications includes pivotal roles at Veon, Telenor Group, and Warid Telecom, where he developed a comprehensive understanding of financial management within the industry.

Joining Vodafone Qatar in 2014, Masroor progressively assumed key roles, including Acting CFO, Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, and Head of Finance Business Partners. His strategic leadership has been instrumental in transforming the Company’s cost structure, driving a remarkable improvement in profitability metrics.

In March 2022, Masroor was appointed as Chief Financial Officer, where he continues to play a central role in shaping the financial strategy and operations of Vodafone Qatar.

Education:
Chartered Accountant from Institute of Chartered Accountants, Pakistan
BCom, Commerce- University of Punjab, Pakistan