CEO TODAY MIDDLE EAST AWARDS 2025 Olayan Alwetaid leads stc’s digital transformation, innovation, and growth in connectivity. SAUDI ARABIA About Olayan Olayan Alwetaid has served as the Group CEO of Saudi Telecom (stc) since March 2021, leading the Middle East’s top mobile operator. Prior to this role, he was Senior Vice President of the Consumer Business Unit, where he drove a commercial turnaround, strengthened mobile leadership, expanded fiber and digital services, and enhanced customer experience. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Olayan played a key role in steering stc’s consumer business to success by accelerating digitization, enhancing the awardwinning mystc app, and expanding 5G investments. He also chairs several boards, including Channels, Intigral, and CCC, while serving as Vice Chairman of stcPay, helping to attract major international investments. Before his SVP role, Olayan was stc’s Vice President of Corporate Development, focusing on media, financial services, IT, and digital platforms. Earlier, as CEO of stc Bahrain, he led the company to market leadership within two years. With over 20 years of experience in telecom, media, and technology, Olayan is a strong advocate for innovation, digitization, and connected ecosystems. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and has certifications in ICT, leadership, strategic planning, and governance. 53 Leadership Excellence in Telecommunications and IT
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