Johan Buse appointed as Banglalink CEO

Johan Buse has been appointed as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Banglalink effective from April 6.

The announcement was made on Monday by Nasdaq-listed global digital operator VEON Ltd, which owns the mobile operator as its subsidiary company.

Mr. Buse will join Banglalink from StarHub in Singapore where he led the Consumer Business Group focusing on strategy and business transformation, according to a company press statement.

Prior to that, Mr. Buse worked in the telecom industry across Europe, Asia and the Middle East for decades. He previously served as the chief commercial officer of Ooredoo Oman and held senior positions at Deutsche Telekom Croatia, AXIS and Singtel.

Mr. Buse will succeed Erik Aas who has made the decision to move on from Banglalink after nine successful years.

Commenting on the appointment, VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu said, "I welcome Johan to the VEON family and Banglalink team. With decades of experience across multiple emerging markets, he is well positioned to accelerate our digital expansion and our contributions to the growth of the Bangladesh economy."

Banglalink CEO Erik Aas said, "I'm pleased to pass the mantle to a highly qualified successor like Johan Buse, who I'm sure will take Banglalink to new heights in service of Bangladesh, with the support of a world-class team."

Johan Buse said, "I very much look forward to taking over the leadership baton from Erik and having the privilege to lead Banglalink at this important time where the future is filled with customer-focused value creating opportunities."

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