Omani Qatari Telecommunications Company, Ooredoo, has appointed Abdul Razzaq Al Balushi as its Deputy Chief Finance Officer. A graduate of Strathclyde University UK, and the College of Banking and Financial Studies Oman with a Masters of Business Administration, Mr Balushi is also a Certified Treasury & Finance Professional and holds Certificates in Accounts, Banking & Trade.
Mr Balushi brings 24 years of multidisciplinary experience and expertise to his Ooredoo role. He has held financial leader positions in finance, banking, treasury, budgets and accounts. He has also worked in strategy and corporate planning, as well as investment and risk management.
“Abdul Razzaq will be a great asset to the Ooredoo Family. A champion of change who encourages creativity in his team, he is a highly dynamic professional with a reputation for results. I am excited to see him apply his considerable skills to our operations,” said Greg Young, CEO, Ooredoo.
Over the past decade, Ooredoo has dedicated its resources to the development and creation of opportunities for Omanis. Through its Omanization program, it recruits, trains and develops talent empowering youth to fulfill their career potential and contribute to the growth of the nation. Today, Ooredoo has over 90 percent highly qualified and experienced Omanis working across its various business and operation lines.
