Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Reporting to : Board of Directors

OVERVIEW:

The company is serving as a cornerstone of the nation’s digital economy. As a majority government-owned entity and a publicly listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange, the entity plays a pivotal role in advancing Oman’s Vision 2040 by driving connectivity, innovation, and digital transformation. Through its domestic leadership and international investments, the company has established itself as a global player with a presence in more than 20 countries.

Role Purpose:

• The Chief Executive Officer will lead the entity’s as a high performing, Tech Co-oriented group, driving profitable and sustainable growth across core telecommunications, digital infrastructure, cloud and cybersecurity, enterprise ICT, international operations, and adjacent technology ventures.

• The CEO is accountable for recommending and executing the entity’s strategic vision, mobilizing execution across operating entities, functions, and safeguarding governance, risk management, and stakeholder trust.

• The CEO will ensure operational excellence, sustainable profitability, and alignment with Oman’s national objectives, global telecom trends, and shareholder expectations, while accelerating the entity’s transformation from a traditional Telco into a future-ready digital services and technology leader.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES:

• Define and implement company long-term vision and Tech Co-aligned group strategy (3–5-year horizon), to maximize shareholder value.
• Continuously refine the transformation roadmap, ensuring clear value creation across consumer, enterprise, ICT, and digital adjacencies.
• Translate strategy into annual operating plans with measurable performance targets (e.g., revenue growth, EBITDA, ROCE, FCF, NPS, market share, ESG, digital adoption).
• Drive innovation in telecom, cloud, cybersecurity, AI, IoT/Industry 4.0, data platforms, edge, and smart infrastructure, tied to monetizable use cases and scalable platforms.
• Position the company as a regional digital and ICT leader by advancing national digital infrastructure, connectivity, and technology adoption
• Lead and optimize company portfolio of operating companies, subsidiaries, joint ventures, and strategic equity stakes, ensuring capital efficiency, synergies, and risk-adjusted returns.
• Originate and execute M&A, partnerships, carve-outs, and venture investments to enhance capabilities and expand market access; oversee integration and synergy realization.
• Institutionalize structured portfolio reviews and drive disciplined grow/hold/exit decisions based on strategic fit and long-term value creation.
• Drive sustainable revenue growth, profitability, and shareholder value through diversification of revenue streams and disciplined capital allocation.
• Ensure strong liquidity, prudent leverage, transparent reporting, and full regulatory compliance, underpinned by effective risk management frameworks.
• Optimize cost structures by leveraging shared services, automation, procurement efficiencies, and portfolio synergies.
• Safeguard enterprise value through proactive risk mitigation.
• Define and uphold benchmarks for service quality, reliability, availability, and performance across networks and digital platforms, ensuring exceptional customer experience.
• Drive operational efficiency through digitalization, process optimization, automation and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Establish a robust group operating model with clear governance, decision rights, KPIs, and accountability mechanisms.
• Oversee strategic capital investments in networks, digital infrastructure, and platforms to support growth and long-term competitiveness.
• Ensure business continuity, resilience in major incident response, and effective crisis communications across the organization.
• Uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, transparency, ethics, and regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions.
• Maintain effective and trusted relationships with the Board of Directors, shareholders, regulators, government bodies, and key stakeholders.
• Lead ESG agenda, encompassing climate action, digital inclusion, and data ethics, while ensuring transparent reporting to stakeholders.
• Represent Company at national, regional, and international forums, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted industry leader.
• Inspire and lead a high-performing executive team and workforce, fostering a values-driven leadership culture.
• Drive Omanization, attract and develop Omani aligned with Tech capabilities.
• Champion leadership pipelines, succession planning, and the development of critical skills in areas such as cloud, security, data, and product management.
• Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, inclusion, and customer centricity.
• Role-model safety and wellbeing while ensuring competitive, equitable, and performance-linked rewards.
• Define Technology Vision & Roadmap
• Drive Innovation & Emerging Tech Adoption
• Enable Business Transformation
• Champion a culture of Innovation & Partnerships

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Finance, Economics or related field.

• Master’s degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.

Experience & Technical Skills:

• 20+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 8-10+ years at executive level with full P&L responsibility. Background in Telecom/Technology is preferred, though relevant experience from different industries will also be considered.

• Proven success in leading large-scale transformations, digital initiatives, and multi-entity or cross-border operations.

• Extensive experience in portfolio management, M&A, strategic partnerships, and post-merger integration.

• Strong exposure to both mature and emerging telecom/Tech markets; GCC/regional experience highly desirable.

• Established track record in engaging with Boards, regulators, and stakeholders; capital markets exposure advantageous.

• Fluency in English required; Arabic proficiency highly preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial drive.

• High integrity, resilience, and cultural awareness.

• Collaborative yet decisive, with strong influencing skills.

• Inspirational leader who can balance national responsibility with global competitiveness.

• Integrity, resilience, sound judgment under uncertainty.

• Financial & commercial rigor; capital allocation discipline.

• Technology & digital acumen (cloud, cyber, data/AI, platform economics).

Successful Metrics (KPI):

Growth & Returns: Revenue growth, EBITDA margin, ROCE, cash flow, shareholder returns.

• Portfolio Value: Synergies realized, portfolio IRR, revenue share from digital ventures.

• Customer Base: Market share, new markets and customer acquisition, churn reduction, digital adoption, enterprise conversion in adjacent industries.

• Technology: Network leadership, cloud & cybersecurity growth, platform uptime.

• People & Culture: Leadership pipeline, skills coverage, engagement, diversity & Omanization.

• ESG & Trust: Sustainability progress, data/privacy safeguards, regulatory compliance, community impact.

Other Requirements:

• Residency: Based in Muscat, with frequent engagement across subsidiaries, JVs, and regional partners.

• Fit & Proper: Satisfy regulatory fit‑and‑proper standards and conflict‑of‑interest protocols.

How To Apply:

Interested candidates must send their updated CV & mention the applied position in subject to [email protected]