Local telecommunications giant, Ooredoo Maldives has appointed Damian Philip Chappell as the company’s new Chairman.

While Chappell was also appointed as an Independent Board Director of the company, a statement released by the telecom giant states that Chappell was a representative nominated by Ooredoo’s main shareholder Wataniyya International FZ-LSD.

Damian Philip Chappell currently holds the position of Chief Consumer Officer at Ooredoo QPSC.

Having worked in the telecommunications field for over 17 years, Chappell received an undergraduate degree from Swinburne University of Technology, Australia.

Following the appointment, Ooredoo Maldives revealed that they hope and expect progress and many accomplishments to be brought to the company under Chappell’s leadership.