Saudi-based telecommunications firm Mobily continues to add more Saudi nationals to its roster of executives, according to a company statement.

The statement added that this comes as an essential component of organization’s strategy to strengthen role of Saudi talent in the leadership of the organization so as to contribute effectively for development of the company.

Majid Abdulaziz Al Otaibi, with over 15 years of experience with advanced electronics, has been appointed senior executive officer strategic planning and marketing in business unit. He is expected to play a pivotal role in the development of marketing strategies for the business sector, especially considering his expertise in both telecom sector and familiarity with Saudi business environment, the statement said.

Commenting on the appointment, Faiez Awadh, chief human resource officer, said: "Mobily has a very clear vision of the path leading towards its strategic objectives, we will continue towards empowering Saudi youth and challenging them to take up more and more leadership positions and utilize their unique local knowledge and expertise to help them and in-turn, Mobily, grow further." - TradeArabia News Service