Jazz parent company, VEON Ltd., a leading global provider of connectivity and internet services has announced the appointment of Ursula Burns as Chairman and CEO, effective immediately.
Ms. Burns has served as Chairman of the VEON Board of Directors since July 2017 and as Executive Chairman since March2018, during which time she has successfully introduced a simplified corporatestructure including a leaner operating model along with an increased focus onemerging markets.
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“Ursula brings with her the global best practices that can guide emerging markets like Pakistan get to the next level of growth and innovation. We are very excited about her continued involvement in our strategy and digitalization aspirations for the country,” said Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz.
Jazz parent company appoints Ursula Burns as Chairman and CEO
Ms.Burns said: “I am honored to be appointed Chairman and CEO of VEON. The company operates in a diverse group of markets, withgrowing populations and rapidly increasing smartphone ownership. This clearlypresents a host of growth opportunities for VEON as we seek to build on thepositive momentum that we are seeing across the business. I look forward tocontinuing to lead VEON towards more success and increased shareholder value.”
