VEON General Counsel Omiyinka Doris Named Among Top 15 Legal Leaders by the Financial Times

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VEON (Nasdaq: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON) announces that its Group General Counsel, Omiyinka Doris, has been named one of the world's top 15 in-house legal leaders by the Financial Times (FT). The FT's annual list recognizes senior in-house lawyers who excel in responding to changing demands and navigating geopolitical complexities.

Omiyinka and VEON's legal team played a crucial role in the company's transition to a high-growth digital operator serving emerging markets, following its exit from Russia and decision to continue operations in Ukraine. The FT highlighted Omiyinka's leadership in ensuring compliance with stakeholder obligations and securing seven licenses from five jurisdictions for VEON's complete exit from Russia.

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• Recognition of VEON's Group General Counsel by a prestigious publication (Financial Times)
• Successful navigation of complex legal challenges during VEON's transition and exit from Russia
• Securing seven licenses from five jurisdictions for VEON's exit from Russia

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Amsterdam, 13 September 2024 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), a global digital operator that provides connectivity and online services, is delighted to announce that Omiyinka Doris, VEON’s Group General Counsel, has been named by the Financial Times (FT) as one of the world’s top 15 in-house legal leaders in FT’s annual list.

The FT annual list of the world’s top company lawyers highlights the achievements of senior in-house lawyers who have excelled at responding to changing demands and needs within their respective sectors and navigating geopolitical complexities.

“Omiyinka leads our legal team with an incredible determination and professionalism; and has been key to VEON’s track record of ensuring that we deliver on our obligations to all our stakeholders including regulators and investors,” says Kaan Terzioglu, Group CEO of VEON. “We cordially congratulate her for this important recognition by the FT. We are excited to continue working with her and our Legal team as VEON’s strategy and equity story evolves in directions that set the bar even higher for our Group – a leading provider of digital services and a Nasdaq-listed, high-growth company that is an exciting opportunity for investors world-wide.”

Omiyinka and the VEON legal team played a pivotal role in VEON’s transition into its current profile as a high-growth digital operator that serves emerging markets following the Group’s exit from Russia, and in its decision to continue serving Ukraine. In the 2024 edition of its prestigious list, the Financial Times highlighted Omiyinka’s leadership in ensuring the Group’s compliance with its obligations to its stakeholders and securing the seven licenses VEON received from five different jurisdictions to ensure a complete exit from Russia. 

Omiyinka joined VEON in 2015 as Deputy General Counsel for SEC/Disclosure, Finance and Governance. In 2022, she was appointed as the Acting Group General Counsel and a member of the Group Executive Committee (GEC), and has served as Group General Counsel and a member of the GEC since 2023.  She holds a B.A. magna cum laude from Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

About VEON
VEON is a digital operator that provides converged connectivity and digital services to nearly 160 million customers. Operating across six countries that are home to more than 7% of the world’s population, VEON is transforming lives through technology-driven services that empower individuals and drive economic growth. Headquartered in Amsterdam, VEON is listed on Nasdaq and Euronext. For more information visit: www.veon.com 

Disclaimer 
This release contains “forward-looking statements,” as the phrase is defined in Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and include statements relating to, among other things, VEON’s strategy and growth ambitions. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which VEON cannot predict with accuracy and some of which VEON might not anticipate. The forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of the date of this release. VEON does not undertake to publicly update, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws, any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after such dates or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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FAQ

Who was named among the top 15 legal leaders by the Financial Times for VEON?

Omiyinka Doris, VEON's Group General Counsel, was named among the top 15 in-house legal leaders by the Financial Times in their annual list.

What role did Omiyinka Doris play in VEON's recent business transitions?

Omiyinka Doris played a pivotal role in VEON's transition to a high-growth digital operator serving emerging markets, following the company's exit from Russia and decision to continue operations in Ukraine.

How many licenses did VEON secure for its exit from Russia, and why was this significant?

VEON secured seven licenses from five different jurisdictions to ensure a complete exit from Russia. This was significant as it demonstrated the company's compliance with legal obligations during a complex geopolitical transition.

When did Omiyinka Doris join VEON and what positions has she held?

Omiyinka Doris joined VEON in 2015 as Deputy General Counsel for SEC/Disclosure, Finance and Governance. She became Acting Group General Counsel in 2022 and has served as Group General Counsel since 2023.