Batelco names Hinnawi as CEO

News General Bahrain 29 DEC 2015
Batelco names Hinnawi as CEO
Bahrain operator Batelco appointed Ihab Hinnawi as its Group CEO. Hinnawi held the role of acting Group CEO since February. The board of directors confirms his appointment to lead the group teams and continue with his efforts to meet the criteria as outlined in the group's strategy. 

Hinnawi, who has over 25 years of managerial experience, was CEO of Batelco's Umniah operation since 2009 and previously held the role of General Manager Enterprise Division at Batelco Bahrain and the role of CEO at Batelco Jordan. 

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