Axiata Group Bhd has appointed Vivek Sood as managing director, effective 24 March 2023. The group also appointed Hans Wijayasuriya as group executive director (ED) and CEO of the telco business.
Vivek had served asgroup chief financial officer for almost six years and whilst maintaining his role, he was also appointed as one of the joint interim CEOs for the group last year. In his new role at Axiata, Vivek will lead the company's strategic growth initiatives, including the expansion of 5G and digital infrastructure and service offerings. He will also be responsible for driving innovation, improving the customer experience across operating companies throughout Asia and creating value for shareholders.