Axiata strives to raise our shareholder value by striking a balance between
short-term profitability and long-term growth.
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Date of change |
03 Apr 2017 |
| Name | MR VIVEK SOOD |
| Age | 52 |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | India |
| Type of change | Appointment |
| Designation | Chief Financial Officer |
| Qualifications |
Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Bachelor of Commerce, Delhi University |
| Working experience and occupation |
Telenor Group, Inc - 2011 to 2016 Executive Vice President & Group CMO from November 2015 to November 2016 Member of Group Executive Committee, Chairman & CEO of Telenor Digital, Chairman of Telenor Financial Services, Research and Global Traffic. First Non-Scandinavian to be appointed in Group Executive Committee. Reporting to Group President and CEO. Responsible for markets strategy and supporting positions in each market closely with business unit CEOs CEO, Telenor India from December 2014 to October 2015 Develop and deliver on strategy gaining market share by 40 basis point in an incumbent dominated market. Evaluated M&A opportunities and negotiated with prospects for a long term sustainable future of the company CEO, Grameenphone, Bangladesh from January 2013 to November 2014 CFO, Telenor India from January 2011 to December 2012 Responsibilities included Finance, Risk, Strategy and Performance Management Chief Operating Officer and CFO, Tata AIA Life Insurance Limited - 2006 to 2011 Chief Operating Officer - June 2010 to December 2011 Responsible for Finance, Investments, Operations, Systems, Legal & Compliance, Risk, Administration and Secretarial Senior Vice President & CFO - July 2006 to May 2010 Vodafone Vice President Finance, responsible for businesses in Southern India - 2005 to 2006 |
| Directorships in public companies and listed issuers (if any) |
Nil |
| Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer |
Nil |
| Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer |
Nil |
| Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries |
Nil |
| Remarks : |
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His position in Axiata is Group Chief Financial Officer ("GCFO"). Following this appointment, Yap Wai Yip ceases as acting GCFO effective 3 April 2017. |
| Company Name | AXIATA GROUP BERHAD |
| Stock Name | AXIATA |
| Date Announced | 03 Feb 2017 |
| Category | Change in Principal Officer |
| Reference Number | C04-26012017-00001 |