Kathmandu. Michael Foley has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ncell. According to Ncell, he has been appointed with effect from November 30.

With the arrival of the new CEO, Acting CEO Syed Enamul Kabir will continue in his important role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company.

Foley has more than two decades of senior leadership experience in the telecommunications sector. Prior to joining Ncell, Foley was the Head of French Africa at Airtel, managing seven Francophone African markets. Prior to that, he served as the CEO of Telenor Pakistan (TP), leading the company through difficult business conditions, achieving remarkable success with market-leading growth, profitability and employee engagement.

After the appointment, Foley said, “I am extremely happy and honored to take up this responsibility of Ncell in Kathmandu. Ncell is a critical infrastructure in the country and has immense potential to drive digital transformation, enhance economic competitiveness and attract foreign investment, creating new opportunities for the people of Nepal. In today’s digital, AI-powered and social media era, the telecom companies are not just service providers, we are also playing a role as the digital fabric of a society. We have become the operating system of modern economy. Therefore, it is imperative to manage these critical assets responsibly to serve the nation, strengthen our services, and most importantly, empower the next generation. ”

“We are pleased to welcome Foley to Ncell in this important leadership role. His extensive experience and strategic perspective will be crucial in guiding Ncell’s transformation and strengthening its commitment to serve our communities continuously.” ”

Foley is a graduate of McGill University and received an Executive Certificate in Global Management and Governance from INSEAD. He is a citizen of both Canada and Kenya.