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Nawar Atassi

Group Strategy & Digital Infrastructure Director at Zain
27.5 yrs experienceTelecommunications
Feb 2021

The move

MoveIHS Towers Zain
TitleChief Executive Officer - Kuwait Zain Group Strategy - Digital Infra Structure Director
LocationUnited Arab Emirates Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE5.3
Total experience27.5 years
Zain headcount5,001-10,000 employees
Zain industryTelecommunications
Zain HQKuwait
Zain typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Zain Group Strategy - Digital Infra Structure DirectorFeb 2021 — Present
    Zain· Full-time
  2. Chief Executive Officer - KuwaitFeb 2017 — Jan 2021
    IHS Towers· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Head of SalesOct 2015 — Feb 2017
    Towershare· Dubai, UAE
  4. Head of New Accounts Management & Non-Operator Segment CU - GCCJul 2010 — Sep 2015
    Ericsson
  5. Head of Consulting & Core IntegrationMar 2009 — Jun 2011
    Ericsson Market Unit Middle East
  6. Business Development ManagerSep 2005 — Feb 2009
    Ericsson Market Unit Middle East
  7. Staff Engineer, Network Solutions DesignNov 2000 — Sep 2005
    Ericsson
  8. Sr. Network Design ConsultantAug 1998 — Nov 2000
    Galaxy Engineering

Education

Languages

  • English
  • Arabic

Top skills

IntegrationCellular CommunicationsBusiness DevelopmentMobile DevicesManaged ServicesTelecommunications

About

Seasoned business executive with over 30 years of experience in sales, business development, strategic consulting, and M&A, specializing in the telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and ICT sectors. Extensive background in the TowerCo M&A space with a proven track record of leading successful regional M&A processes, driving value creation, and fostering long-term partnerships. Adept at negotiating complex deals, building Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models, and managing operational and financial due diligence. My experience spans across multiple regions and industries, including telecoms, media, energy, transport, and government, where I've consistently delivered results in high-stakes negotiations, business transformations, and cross-functional leadership. Currently leading Zain’

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