Sunday, March 20, 2011

Wataniya Maldives appoints former MNBC MD as CEO

DATE: 2011-02-23


MALE, February 23 (HNS) – Local telecommunication company, Wataniya Telecom Maldives, has appointed Ibrahim Haleel as its CEO.

A statement issued last evening by the company said Haleel, who was serving as the Managing Director of the Maldives National Broadcasting Corporation (MNBC), would take over the post on March 1.

Wataniya stressed that Haleel, with the years of experience in media, is a very capable candidate to head the company.

The company further noted the years of experience Haleel has in the fields of media content and interactive media.

The Wataniya Telecom Maldives’ Chairman and Board of Directors, working at the head office of QTel, analyzed Haleel’s qualifications and experience before choosing him, the statement added.

Chief Operating Officer Abraham Smith earlier headed Wataniya. Smith led the company “through exceptionally successful times,” the company added.