VEON appoints Johan Buse as the Incoming CEO of Banglalink
VEON (Nasdaq: VEON) has appointed Johan Buse as the new CEO of Banglalink, its digital operator in Bangladesh, effective April 6, 2025. Buse, who previously led StarHub's Consumer Business Group in Singapore, brings decades of telecom industry experience across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, including roles at Ooredoo Oman, Deutsche Telekom Croatia, AXIS, and Singtel.
He succeeds Erik Aas, who is departing after nine years of leadership during which Banglalink expanded nationwide, enhanced its 4G network, and launched digital services including Toffee, MyBL, and RYZE. Buse aims to accelerate digital expansion and contribute to Bangladesh's economic growth by leveraging VEON's digital expertise to bridge the digital divide and foster innovation.
VEON (Nasdaq: VEON) ha nominato Johan Buse nuovo CEO di Banglalink, il suo operatore digitale in Bangladesh, a partire dal 6 aprile 2025. Buse, che in precedenza ha guidato il Consumer Business Group di StarHub a Singapore, porta con sé decenni di esperienza nel settore delle telecomunicazioni in Europa, Asia e Medio Oriente, avendo ricoperto ruoli in Ooredoo Oman, Deutsche Telekom Croazia, AXIS e Singtel.
Sostituisce Erik Aas, che lascia dopo nove anni di leadership durante i quali Banglalink si è espansa a livello nazionale, ha migliorato la sua rete 4G e ha lanciato servizi digitali come Toffee, MyBL e RYZE. Buse mira ad accelerare l'espansione digitale e a contribuire alla crescita economica del Bangladesh sfruttando l'esperienza digitale di VEON per colmare il divario digitale e promuovere l'innovazione.
VEON (Nasdaq: VEON) ha nombrado a Johan Buse como el nuevo CEO de Banglalink, su operador digital en Bangladesh, a partir del 6 de abril de 2025. Buse, quien anteriormente lideró el Consumer Business Group de StarHub en Singapur, aporta décadas de experiencia en la industria de telecomunicaciones en Europa, Asia y Medio Oriente, incluyendo roles en Ooredoo Omán, Deutsche Telekom Croacia, AXIS y Singtel.
Sucede a Erik Aas, quien se va después de nueve años de liderazgo durante los cuales Banglalink se expandió a nivel nacional, mejoró su red 4G y lanzó servicios digitales como Toffee, MyBL y RYZE. Buse tiene como objetivo acelerar la expansión digital y contribuir al crecimiento económico de Bangladesh aprovechando la experiencia digital de VEON para cerrar la brecha digital y fomentar la innovación.
VEON (Nasdaq: VEON)은 Johan Buse를 방글라데시의 디지털 운영사인 Banglalink의 새로운 CEO로 임명했습니다. 이는 2025년 4월 6일부터 효력이 발생합니다. Buse는 이전에 싱가포르의 StarHub 소비자 사업 그룹을 이끌었으며, 유럽, 아시아, 중동 전역에서 수십 년의 통신 산업 경험을 가지고 있으며, Ooredoo 오만, 도이치 텔레콤 크로아티아, AXIS 및 Singtel에서의 역할을 포함합니다.
그는 방글라데시 전역으로 확장하고 4G 네트워크를 강화하며 Toffee, MyBL, RYZE와 같은 디지털 서비스를 출시하는 등 9년 동안 리더십을 발휘한 Erik Aas의 뒤를 잇습니다. Buse는 VEON의 디지털 전문성을 활용하여 디지털 격차를 해소하고 혁신을 촉진함으로써 방글라데시의 경제 성장에 기여하고 디지털 확장을 가속화할 계획입니다.
VEON (Nasdaq: VEON) a nommé Johan Buse nouveau PDG de Banglalink, son opérateur numérique au Bangladesh, à compter du 6 avril 2025. Buse, qui a précédemment dirigé le Consumer Business Group de StarHub à Singapour, apporte des décennies d'expérience dans l'industrie des télécommunications en Europe, en Asie et au Moyen-Orient, ayant occupé des postes chez Ooredoo Oman, Deutsche Telekom Croatie, AXIS et Singtel.
Il succède à Erik Aas, qui part après neuf ans de leadership au cours desquels Banglalink s'est étendu à l'échelle nationale, a amélioré son réseau 4G et a lancé des services numériques tels que Toffee, MyBL et RYZE. Buse vise à accélérer l'expansion numérique et à contribuer à la croissance économique du Bangladesh en tirant parti de l'expertise numérique de VEON pour combler la fracture numérique et favoriser l'innovation.
VEON (Nasdaq: VEON) hat Johan Buse zum neuen CEO von Banglalink, seinem digitalen Anbieter in Bangladesch, ernannt, der am 6. April 2025 in Kraft tritt. Buse, der zuvor die Consumer Business Group von StarHub in Singapur leitete, bringt Jahrzehnte an Erfahrung in der Telekommunikationsbranche in Europa, Asien und dem Nahen Osten mit, einschließlich Positionen bei Ooredoo Oman, Deutsche Telekom Kroatien, AXIS und Singtel.
Er folgt auf Erik Aas, der nach neun Jahren Führung, in denen Banglalink landesweit expandierte, sein 4G-Netzwerk verbesserte und digitale Dienste wie Toffee, MyBL und RYZE einführte, ausscheidet. Buse hat das Ziel, die digitale Expansion zu beschleunigen und zum wirtschaftlichen Wachstum Bangladeschs beizutragen, indem er die digitale Expertise von VEON nutzt, um die digitale Kluft zu überbrücken und Innovationen zu fördern.
- Appointment of experienced telecom executive with proven track record in multiple emerging markets
- Strategic focus on digital expansion and innovation in Bangladesh market
- Smooth leadership transition with clear handover plan
- Departure of successful long-term CEO after 9 years could impact operational continuity
Dubai and Dhaka, 17 March 2025: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (“VEON” or the “Group”), today announces that Johan Buse has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Banglalink, VEON’s digital operator in Bangladesh, effective 6th April 2025.
Johan joins Banglalink from StarHub in Singapore where he led the Consumer Business Group focusing on strategy and business transformation. Prior to that, Johan has decades of experience in the telecom industry across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. He previously served as the Chief Commercial Officer of Ooredoo Oman and held senior positions at Deutsche Telekom Croatia, AXIS and Singtel.
Johan 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. I also extend my heartfelt thanks to Erik Aas for his outstanding leadership over the past nine years, during which Banglalink has become a nation-wide operator, offering a superior 4G experience and market-defining digital services through Toffee, MyBL and RYZE.”
Banglalink CEO Erik Aas said: “Over the past nine years, it has been a privilege to lead the terrific Banglalink team, bringing VEON’s innovative spirit, ‘4G for all’ focus and digital services to millions of Bangladeshis. 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. As Bangladesh goes through a historic period of change, transforming the digital landscape of the country by equipping the people of Bangladesh with highly demanded digital and connectivity services is more important than ever. We have a great opportunity to leverage VEON’s digital expertise and the skills of Banglalink’s world-class team to accelerate the efforts to bridge the digital divide, foster innovation and create opportunities that will positively impact the lives of millions in Bangladesh. I am looking forward to realizing these opportunities with our team and our customers.”
About Banglalink
Banglalink is one of the leading digital communications service providers in Bangladesh, working to unlock new opportunities for its customers as they navigate the digital world. Driven by the vision of transforming lives through technology, Banglalink also strives to transform into a future-ready service provider capable of catering to the demands of the new digital era. It is a subsidiary of VEON Ltd - a Nasdaq listed connectivity provider headquartered in Dubai. For more information, visit: www.banglalink.net
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VEON is a Nasdaq-listed digital operator that provides connectivity and digital services to nearly 160 million customers. Operating across six countries that are home to more than
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