Senior Management

Nasser joined Ooredoo Oman in 2011 as a finance manager commercial business partner, thereafter moving to reporting and budgeting. He was appointed Business Controller Finance Director in January 2022, responsible for budgeting, control, reporting, treasury, insurance and investment. Prior to joining Ooredoo, he was a Finance Manager in Customer Development, for Unilever North Africa and Middle East. Nasser was appointed Acting Chief Financial Officer for Ooredoo Oman in January 2023. Nasser obtained a BA in Accounting and Finance from the University of Leeds, UK and an MBA from Sultan Qaboos University. He is also a member of the ACCA.

Jaffar Al-Khaburi is a seasoned executive with more than 22 years of leadership experience across investment, strategy, commercial management, and finance in multiple sectors. He has a distinguished track-record in leading large-scale transformation programmes, accelerating market growth through innovative strategies, and delivering long-term value across diverse business portfolios.

Jaffar holds an MBA from Strathclyde Business School in the United Kingdom and is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), bringing together strategic insight and financial discipline to drive sustainable performance. He is also a graduate of the prestigious National CEO Programme; a testament to his commitment to leadership excellence and ability to shape organisations for future growth.

Khawla brings a wealth of experience with over 20 years in the Human Resources field. She has held leadership positions at renowned companies, including Omantel, Oman Drydock and Oman Environmental Services Management Holding Company, where she served as General Manager.

Her impressive achievements were recognised in 2023, when she was awarded Oman’s Women in Leadership.

Khawla holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Luton, Bedfordshire in the UK and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the same university.

Hisham is a senior sales and distribution expert with 20+ years of experience in the GCC and MENA region. A business leader with a successful track record of starting up, turning around, and leading transformation initiatives for conglomerates, his roles have spanned Etihad, Etisalat, Saudi Telecom Company (STC) and Mondelez.

Hisham successfully boosted revenues to reach $5 billion and established the largest electronic e-voucher distribution network across ΜΕΑ. He is skilled at devising best go-to-market models within consumer as well as business channels and is passionate about start-ups, technology and new innovative business models.

He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering from Northeastern University in Boston Massachusetts.

Hisham is a triathlete who enjoys cycling, running, swimming and is a two-time Ironman 70.3 finisher.

Dr. Jihad brings over 20 years of expertise in the telecommunications and IT sector, which will be instrumental in further strengthening our position as a leading telecommunications provider. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom, in addition to leadership certifications from prestigious institutions such as Harvard University.

He also plays a key role in overseeing the implementation of strategic national exercises and actively participates in meetings, discussions and labs focused on shaping the telecommunications sector’s strategies in alignment with Oman Vision 2040.

Saied is a seasoned techno-commercial, marketing and sales professional, an entrepreneur, and senior advisor, with more than 18 years of experience across diverse industries. He has successfully led and turned around large P&Ls, driven business growth and transformation, and built high-performing teams across multiple functions.

His expertise spans management consultancy, mergers and acquisitions, start-ups and greenfield ventures, business development, commercial planning, branding and communications, and strategic partnerships. He has held senior roles in strategy at PwC and Ooredoo.

A Harvard Business School Leadership Development Program graduate, Saied also holds a Master of Science in Engineering Science from Monash University, Australia, and a Bachelor of Engineering from RMIT University, Australia.