Haitham Asal

Haitham Asal is a seasoned professional in the telecommunications and technology sectors, currently serving as Chief Strategy Officer for VEON Global Account at ZTE Corporation since September 2021 and as Founder and Technology Advisor at Digital Ventures. With a focus on product management, digital transformation, and cloud management, Haitham has significant experience in facilitating the growth of startups, particularly those led by entrepreneurs with refugee backgrounds, as a coach at Forward Incubator. Previous roles include Director of Technology & Performance Management at VEON and Chief Technology & Information Officer at Telecel Zimbabwe, among others, encompassing a wide array of expertise in telecom management, mergers & acquisitions, and agile methodologies. Haitham holds multiple degrees in telecommunications and business administration from esteemed institutions, including an MSc from Alexandria University and a diploma from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.