VEON appoints Burak Ozer as Group Chief Financial Officer

Key Announcement - VEON Ltd appoints Burak Ozer as Group Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO), effective 9 January 2025 [1] - Burak Ozer succeeds Joop Brakenhoff, who will continue as an Advisor to the Group CEO [1] Burak Ozer's Background - Burak Ozer brings over 27 years of international finance experience [2] - He started his career at Xerox, holding key financial positions in the USA and UK, and served as General Manager of Xerox Turkey [2] - Most recently, he was CFO in the global Digital Transformation, IT Solutions & Cybersecurity sector [2] Leadership Comments - VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu welcomes Burak Ozer, citing his international experience and track record as invaluable for VEON's repositioning in frontier markets [3] - Terzioglu expresses gratitude to Joop Brakenhoff for his years of service and looks forward to his continued advisory role [3] - Burak Ozer expresses excitement to join VEON during a pivotal growth and innovation phase, aiming to drive growth and ensure strong financial governance [3] About VEON - VEON is a global digital operator serving nearly 160 million customers across six countries, representing over 7% of the world's population [4] - The company provides converged connectivity and digital services, transforming lives through technology-driven services in areas like connectivity, financial services, entertainment, education, and healthcare [4] - VEON is listed on NASDAQ [4]