Umniah Names Faisal Al Jalahma as Interim CEO
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– Faisal Al Jalahma has been appointed Interim CEO of Umniah while continuing as Chief Human Resources Officer at Beyon, leading both strategic operations and human capital initiatives.
– He has nearly 20 years of telecom experience and led Beyon’s transformation from a traditional operator into a digital technology group, including launching digital subsidiaries and creating Bnet.
– At Beyon, Al Jalahma also manages the group’s real estate investments and portfolio to optimize performance and strategic value across subsidiaries.
– Previously, he served as Director of Finance, IT, and HR at Bahrain’s TRA, driving digital transformation and contributing to the national telecommunications plan.
– Al Jalahma holds an MBA from the University of Strathclyde and has completed executive programs at Harvard and London Business School, supporting his leadership credentials.
Faisal Al Jalahma has taken on the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer at Umniah, while simultaneously continuing his duties as Chief Human Resources Officer for Beyon. This dual appointment places him at the helm of Umniah’s strategic direction while he continues to guide human capital development and transformation across the entire Beyon group.
Al Jalahma brings close to twenty years of telecommunications expertise to the position. He is widely acknowledged for his leadership in driving significant business transformations that bring company operations in line with global standards. He was instrumental in Beyon’s strategic shift from a conventional telecom provider into a diversified digital technology group. His responsibilities included spearheading the introduction of new digital subsidiaries and managing extensive restructuring, a process that led to the establishment of Bnet as an independent company.
His scope of work at Beyon also extends to managing the group’s substantial real estate investment portfolio. In this capacity, he identifies and leverages synergies among the various subsidiaries to enhance overall operational performance and maximize strategic value.
Prior to his tenure at Beyon, Al Jalahma held the position of Director of Finance, IT, and Human Resources at Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. During this period, he directed important digital transformation projects focused on automating internal systems and boosting operational efficiency. He also served as a vital member of the Steering Committee for Bahrain’s Fourth National Telecommunications Plan, playing a key role in shaping the nation’s long-term digital future.
His educational background includes an MBA from the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom. He has further strengthened his leadership capabilities by completing executive education programs at several prestigious institutions, including Harvard Business School, Harvard Kennedy School, and London Business School.
This appointment as Interim CEO arrives at a pivotal moment for Umniah. The company is actively pursuing its expansion under the “Umniah by Beyon” brand identity, a move that represents a crucial step forward in Beyon’s cohesive regional growth strategy.
(Source: MEA Tech Watch)