9mobile appoints John Vasikaran as new Chief Operating Officer

9mobile has appointed John Vasikaran, who has more than 20 years in the African telecoms industry, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

As the chief operating officer, his mandate includes providing strategic leadership for operations spanning Technical, IT, Sales, Commercial Planning, Customer Care, Marketing Communications, and PMO, all in harmony with EMTS’ strategic vision and prevailing industry trends.

Before his appointment, he was Director of Business Development and Sales for Ribbon Communications.

Speaking on the appointment of Vasikaran, the chief executive officer of 9mobile stated that he is delighted to have someone with the expertise and experience of Vasikaran at the helm of affairs, serving as the chief operating officer of the company.

He said, “We are thrilled to welcome Vasikaran to the 9mobile family. His extensive experience, especially in Nigeria and Africa, makes him the ideal leader to steer our operations in line with current industry trends and our strategic vision.

We believe that with his addition, 9mobile will continue to provide world-class services to our valued customers.”

In response, the newly appointed COO expressed his gratitude towards the company, emphasizing that he is determined to bring his years of experience to bear in fostering development and growth in the telecom company.

He said, “It gives me great joy to join 9mobile. I look forward to working with the team towards maintaining its position as a leading telecommunications provider in Nigeria, and also seeking new ways to drive growth and meet the evolving needs of our customers while staying at the forefront of technological advancements in the telecommunications sector”.