Hassan Kabbani

Successfully turned around the business from annual losses of -USD$440M to a net profit of +USD15M for the first time in the company’s history.
Grew EBITDA by 102% in three years, from USD$237M to USD$479M, and Debt/EBITDA ratio significantly reduced from 16 to 7.
Gained numerous regulatory wins, including more spectrum, a 60% reduction in mobile termination rates, a Royal Decree (High Order) extending the Company’s license by 15 years (thus reducing amortization annually by USD$115M), upgrading the license to a ‘Unified’ license to offer mobile and fixed voice and broadband services.

Led the executive team to maximize performance, delivering on key strategic objectives and instilling in the process a corporate culture of efficiency.
Increased the customer base by 50%, reaching 30 million in 2011; successfully rolled out 3G services and led the acquisition of an ISP (LinkDotNet).
Generated a 42% EBITDA margin of USD$2Bn or revenue.

Consistently exceeded strategic, operational and commercial objectives during five consecutive years.
Achieved an EBITDA margin of 60%, with total revenues of USD$1.8Bn (2007), representing 50% of Orascom Telecom Holding ‘s consolidated group EBITDA.
Acquired 13.5 million additional subscribers over a period of 5 years.
Achieved a 63% market share (2008) to become the market leader, ahead of two leading local and international competitors.