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Hassan Jaber

Chief Executive Officer - AXIAN Telecom

Hassan Jaber is the Chief Executive Officer of AXIAN Telecom group of companies, a pan-African
telecommunications service provider which operates across three key business segments, providing
mobile and fixed networks as well as digital infrastructure and mobile financial services.

With 30 years of experience in the telecommunications and digital industries, Hassan has a proven
track record of successfully building and expanding telecom operations while developing digital
businesses to harness the capabilities of mobile technology. Throughout his career, he has played
pivotal roles in launching, turning around, and driving growth in different telecom operations across
Africa and the Middle East.

Before joining AXIAN Telecom in August 2024, Hassan served as Chief Operating Officer of MTN
Nigeria, overseeing operations in Africa’s biggest telecom market. He also served as CEO in Guinea,
Sudan, and Afghanistan, driving significant revenue growth in highly competitive markets.

Hassan holds a BS degree in Business Computer from Saint Joseph University in Beirut and an Executive
Master’s Degree in Business Administration (EMBA) from HEC Business School in Paris. He is also an
alumnus of the International Executive Program at INSEAD, Paris.

His leadership is marked by a passion for nurturing digital cultures in societies and his commitment to
leveraging mobile technology to transform lives across emerging markets.