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Telecommunications Equipment
Management ChangeJun 9, 2026, 07:47 AM

VEON Appoints Serkan Ozturk as Chief of Staff & Strategy Officer

AI Summary

VEON Ltd. announced the appointment of Serkan Ozturk as Chief of Staff & Strategy Officer, effective June 9, 2026. Ozturk will join the VEON Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Group CEO, and will focus on executing strategic ambitions and coordinating priority initiatives. He previously served as VEON's Group Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, and held senior roles at Dias Teknoloji and Turkcell, bringing extensive experience in strategy, transformation, and operational execution. This appointment aims to strengthen the leadership team and enhance execution against strategic priorities.

Key Highlights

  • VEON appointed Serkan Ozturk as Chief of Staff & Strategy Officer, effective June 9, 2026.
  • Ozturk will join the VEON Leadership Team and report directly to the Group Chief Executive Officer.
  • His role involves translating strategic ambitions into execution and driving priority Group initiatives.
  • He previously served as VEON's Group Director, Mergers & Acquisitions since November 2025.
  • Ozturk brings deep experience from 24 years at Turkcell, including 8 years as Group CIO.