NAGI ABBOUD

Nagi Abboud is a distinguished telecommunications and digital infrastructure leader with more than three decades of executive experience across the Middle East, Africa, and global markets. Having led multi-billion-dollar operations, advised governments and regulators, and served on boards across multiple jurisdictions, he brings a rare combination of strategic vision, operational discipline, and stakeholder influence. Former Group CEO of Atlantique Telecom (Etisalat Group), Nagi has built, transformed, and scaled businesses operating in highly competitive and regulated environments. He is trusted by shareholders, boards, and leadership teams to navigate growth, transformation, governance, and complex market dynamics while delivering sustainable commercial results.

• Former Group CEO, Atlantique Telecom (Etisalat Group)
• Led telecom operations exceeding $1B in annual revenue
• COO of a leading mobile operator serving 14M+ subscribers
• Board advisor to governments, operators, and investors
• Led growth, transformation, and M&A initiatives across Africa and the Middle East

Telecommunications • Digital Infrastructure • Technology • Government • Investment Holdings

Middle East • North Africa • Sub-Saharan Africa • Europe