Zain Group has promoted Dr. Andrew Arowojolu to group chief regulatory officer (CRO), effective October 1, 2016. This important role within Zain Group will see Dr. Andrew liaise with regulatory authorities across the company’s footprint, dealing with multiple issues including spectrum licence terms and conditions as well as working with various industry bodies such as the GSMA and Samena Council. As part of the senior executive management team, he will also address regulatory matters pertaining to the development of new expansion opportunities and in support of the implementation of Zain’s digital lifestyle strategy. A seasoned telecom executive with over 25 years of experience and a proven track-record in the telecom industry across the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia, Dr. Arowojolu joined Zain in 2003 and most recently held the role of group executive director, strategy & business development. Prior to joining Zain, he had worked in professional engineering consulting for 11 years for UK based firms, specialising in radio network design, software solutions, and engineering services for telecommunications operators.