Rainer Deutschmann

Rainer Deutschmann possesses extensive experience in the telecommunications and digital services sectors, currently serving as the Group Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at Axiata since May 2025. As Co-Founder and CEO of L&R Holding GmbH, Rainer has also been influential in angel investment and advisory services since 2014. Previous roles include Group Chief Operating Officer at Telia from September 2020 to November 2024, and at Dialog Axiata PLC from September 2017 to September 2020. Rainer has held significant positions in companies such as Jio and Deutsche Telekom, focusing on product innovation, strategy development, and operational leadership. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Physics from the Technical University of Munich and a diploma from Caltech, reflecting a strong foundation in both technical and strategic disciplines.